52nd 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.
| 52nd Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
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The Mayflower Hotel, site of the 52nd National Spelling Bee. The competition moved to the Capital Hilton the next year. | |
| Date | June 6–7, 1979 |
| Location | The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Katie Kerwin |
| Age | 13 |
| Residence | Colorado |
| Sponsor | Rocky Mountain News |
| Sponsor location | Denver, Colorado |
| Winning word | maculature |
| No. of contestants | 109 |
| Pronouncer | Richard R. Baker |
| Preceded by | 51st Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 53rd Scripps National Spelling Bee |
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