52nd Scripps National Spelling Bee

52nd Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Mayflower Hotel, site of the 52nd National Spelling Bee. The competition moved to the Capital Hilton the next year.
DateJune 6–7, 1979
LocationThe Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
WinnerKatie Kerwin
Age13
ResidenceColorado
SponsorRocky Mountain News
Sponsor locationDenver, Colorado
Winning wordmaculature
No. of contestants109
PronouncerRichard R. Baker
Preceded by51st Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by53rd Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 52nd Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on June 6–7, 1979, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.

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