32nd Scripps National Spelling Bee
| 32nd Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
Denver, Colorado | |
| Winning word | catamaran |
| No. of contestants | 70 |
| Pronouncer | Benson S. Alleman |
| Preceded by | 31st Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 33rd Scripps National Spelling Bee |
The 32nd Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the
E.W. Scripps Company
.
There were 70 entrants, with 59 eliminated on the first day, leaving 11 finalists for the second day of competition. Five of the eleven finalists had competed the prior year.
The winner was Joel Montgomery (age 12) of
Montgomery appeared on the
Ed Sullivan Show on June 14, 1959.[6]
References
- ^ Hensley, Doug (1 June 2008). Nelson recalls trip to capital for national bee, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
- ^ (11 June 1959). Kansas Champ Is One Final Group At Washington, Lawrence Daily Journal-World
- ^ (12 June 1959). Denver Seventh Grader Outspells All-Comers To Win First Prize, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ^ (11 June 1959). 11 Spellers In Finals, Reading Eagle
- ^ Shoemarker, Whitney (13 June 1959). He Produces Champion Spellers, Times Daily
- ^ Ed Sullivan Show episodes, imdb.com