Lori Anne Madison, speller extraordinaire (Did I spell that right?)

Rows of children in chairs, each with a number around his or her neck

Scripps National Spelling Bee (CCL Erin M)

Lori Anne Madison is one of the top 278 spellers in the country. She’s competing today in Rounds Two and Three of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

As you can see from the photo, most of the spellers (84%, to be exact) are 12 to 14 years old.

Lori Anne is six.

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