| 词条 | 64th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
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| name = 64th Scripps National Spelling Bee | image = File:Capital_Hilton_-_Washington,_D.C..jpg | caption = The Capital Hilton, site of the 64th National Spelling Bee | date = May 29–30, 1991 | location = The Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. | winner = Joanne Lagatta | age = 13 | residence = Clintonville, Wisconsin | sponsor = Wisconsin State Journal | papertown = Madison, Wisconsin | word = antipyretic | contestants = 227[1] | pronouncer = Alex Cameron | Preceded by = 63rd Scripps National Spelling Bee | Followed by = 65th Scripps National Spelling Bee }} The 64th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton on May 29–30, 1991, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company. The winner was 13-year-old Joanna Lagatta of Clintonville, Wisconsin, spelling "antipyretic" for the win. Second place went to 11-year-old Maria Mathew of Sterling, Illinois, who missed "{{typo|inappeteance}}".[1][2] The final two girls competed against each other for almost 90 minutes before a winner emerged.[3] Third and fourth place went to 13-year-old Todd Wallace of Blackfoot, Idaho and 12-year-old Eric Herman of Hightstown, New Jersey.[4] Wallace placed second the next year.[5] There were 227 spellers this year, 113 girls and 114 boys, from age 10–15.[2] Six were appearing for at third time, and 35 were appearing for a second time.[6][7] The first place prize (in addition to non-cash prizes) was $5,000. Second place received $4,000.[2] As of 2016, Lagatta has been the only bee winner from Wisconsin.[8][9] References1. ^{{cite news |first=Rita |last=Healy |title=1991: Joanne Lagatta |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1624100_1624098_1623356,00.html |work= Time |date= May 19, 2007|accessdate= March 7, 2008 }} {{Scripps National Spelling Bee}}2. ^1 2 3 (31 May 1991). [https://www.nytimes.com/1991/05/31/us/wisconsin-girl-13-wins-spelling-bee.html Wisconsin Girl, 13, Wins Spelling Bee], The New York Times (Associated Press) 3. ^(31 May 1991). After 90-minute Spelling Duel, Wisconsin Girl's The Champ, Chicago Tribune 4. ^Bass, Janet (31 May 1991). National Spelling Bee challenges 227 youngsters, UPI 5. ^(6 June 1992). He tripped on last word, but is champ at facing challenges, LDS Church News Archive 6. ^(29 May 1991). [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=110&dat=19910529&id=8wxQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=o1UDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6824,4627907 National spelling bee begins today], Ludington Daily News 7. ^(30 May 1991). [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1696&dat=19910530&id=rRMbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DkgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4751,7335870 Spelling bee is no nugacious pursuit for last competitors], Daily News (Associated Press) 8. ^DeFour Matthew (30 May 2012). State's lone national spelling bee contestant does not qualify for semifinals, Wisconsin State Journal 9. ^Wineke, William. R. (29 May 1998). Wisconsin State Journal story about Don Davies and his work with the Badger Spelling Bee, Wisconsin State Journal ("the only time a Wisconsin student has been national champion") 4 : Scripps National Spelling Bee competitions|1991 in Washington, D.C.|1991 in education|May 1991 events |
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