50th Scripps National Spelling Bee

50th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Mayflower Hotel, site of the 50th National Spelling Bee
DateJune 8–9, 1977
LocationThe Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
WinnerJohn Paola
Age13
ResidenceGlenshaw, Pennsylvania
SponsorPittsburgh Press
Sponsor locationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Winning wordcambist
No. of contestants94
PronouncerRichard R. Baker
Preceded by49th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by51st Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 50th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel on June 8–9, 1977 sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.

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