Excitement reigned on the date, May 31st, as the National Spelling Bee, 2007, reached its climax
Our family once had a stake in the National Spelling Bee. Julie (nee Juliamae) entered the Spelling Bee in Seward, Alaska, and advanced to the state-wide event in Anchorage.
We took the whole family to Anchorage to watch our beloved entry sweep the whole event! We were all excited, rooting for Julie, sure of her victory. Her mother and I were on the edge of our seats as she advanced from one level to the next.
Eventually there were only two contestants left standing to face the final challenge. I have long since forgotten what that word was.
As we held our collective breaths, the word was announced, defined and discussed. Julie stood at the mike. She pondered what to say . . . but only for a brief moment. Her decision was made! She slowly spelled the designated word. Alas, she misspelled it by one letter.
We were proud of our daughter/sister. She had done well. First prize was a trip to Washington, D. C. to represent the State of Alaska in the National Spelling Bee. Second prize was an Encyclopedia Britannica and some other items.
Her mother remembers that Julie had deliberately misspelled the word in order to win the Encyclopedia!
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