What word did Rebecca Sealfon spell when she won the 1997 National Spelling Bee?
Rebecca Sealfon Knows How To Spell “Success.” Interview with Rebecca Sealfon, homeschool student and winner of the 1997 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee Printed in PHS #19, 1997. On Thursday, May 29, 1997, 13-year-old Rebecca Sealfon gained national attention when she won the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. Rebecca claimed victory after successfully spelling the word euonym in the 22nd round. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and has been homeschooled for the past five years. We recently asked Rebecca, now 14, about her preparation for and participation in the bee and asked her to share some spelling tips. Practical Homeschooling: What prompted you to compete in the National Spelling Bee? Rebecca Sealfon: When I was ten years old, I was invited to be in a spelling bee sponsored by a local bank. I won the city finals, but there was nothing after that. I really enjoyed it, so the next year we were looking for other spelling bees for me to be in. We called the school district, an
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Sealfon Rebecca Anne Sealfon (born July 8, 1983) is a United States home schooled student primarily known for winning the 1997 Scripps National Spelling Bee. She is one of the most well-known spelling bee winners, spelling her final word, “euonym,” by screaming out each letter. As she represented the New York Daily News, the Daily News’ entire front page the day after her triumph was a picture of Sealfon, arms raised in victory, with the headline “EUONYM!” Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
