80th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 80th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held on May 30–31, 2007.

80th Scripps National Spelling Bee
DateMay 30–31, 2007
LocationGrand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C.
WinnerEvan O'Dorney
Age13
ResidenceDanville, California
SponsorContra Costa Times
Winning wordserrefine
No. of contestants286[1]
PronouncerJacques Bailly
Preceded by79th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by81st Scripps National Spelling Bee

The winner was 13-year-old Evan O'Dorney from Danville, California. He won in Round 13 by correctly spelling serrefine. The runner-up was Nate Gartke from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who misspelled coryza.[1]

There were 286 spellers this year, 139 boys and 147 girls. Fifty-nine survived the first day. By lunchtime of day two, it was down to 33, and 15 by 2 pm.[1] Andrew Lay's correct spelling of "negus" and surprised response became a popular video snippet. The showdown began between O’Dorney and Gartke when both contestants were the last to survive correctly spelling 7 consecutive words each.

The first place prize was $50,000 in cash, and additional prizes from Scripps.[1]

The championship finals aired live on ABC from 8:00 PM to shortly after 10:00 p.m. EDT.

Word list championship round

References
  1. Neuman, Johanna (1 June 2007). Spelling bee a drama of consonants, dissonance, Los Angeles Times
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