82nd Scripps National Spelling Bee

82nd Scripps National Spelling Bee
President Barack Obama greets Kavya Shivashankar, left, the 2009 Scripps Spelling Bee winner, and her family in the Oval Office, June 3, 2010.
DateMay 26–29, 2009
LocationGrand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.
WinnerKavya Shivashankar
Age13
ResidenceOlathe, Kansas
SponsorThe Olathe News
Sponsor locationOlathe, Kansas
Winning wordLaodicean
No. of contestants293
PronouncerJacques Bailly
Preceded by81st Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 82nd Scripps National Spelling Bee took place between May 26–28, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

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