I did that twice, he said. -- Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Staff, 05/29/2014 8:41:59 PM -- Jacob Williamson takes the microphone correctly spells his round 8 word, Munchausenism, in the finals of the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee. @JimPittHarrishttp://www.twitter.com/JimPittHarris I totally know it." Unfortunately, he did not know how to spell the word. We got beat pretty bad at regionals. There are no reviews yet. Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley's Relationship Timeline, Heaven's Gate, 25 Years Later: Remembering 38 People Who Died with Cult Leader. 15-year-old Jacob Williamson was rocking his first Scripps National Spelling Bee when he got a word he recognized. Because Williamson is 16 this year, hes no longer eligible to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Bee preliminaries begin May 27 (ESPN3, 8 a.m. Making it to the top takes time, effort and dedication. Scripps will no longer be using Spell It and will now be releasing a new word list. I enjoyed the recognition while it was around but everything went back to normal eventually and Im fine with that, he said. This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). Sriram Hathwar and Ansun Sujoe were declared co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee - but it was Jacob Williamson who stole our hearts. All rights reserved. Speller Jacob Daniel Williamson of Cape Coral, Florida, celebrates after he correctly spelled his word during the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition on May 29, 2014 in National Harbor, Maryland. They got to be wanting to study and prepare on their own without me. They didnt seem all that interested in it, to be honest, Williamson said. The reason Jacob Williamson is so fun to watch at this Spelling Bee is because he's acting like a kid. And guess what? The Bee preliminaries begin May 27 (ESPN3, 8 a.m. Everyone fails, but not everyone deals with failure like Williamson. I totally know it! with unchecked enthusiasm and a nasal twang before getting it wrong, video of his error has raced across the internet, accompanied by words like fail. (Theres an obligatory Turn Down for What remix. The world's most enthusiastic spelling bee contestant has charmed the internet You . I know it. Mayor' and More, PEOPLE Picks the Best New Books of the Week. And one last point of advice: always start with Words of the Champions before anything else, because in most regionals, it will just brutalize everyone around you and youll win by default just for knowing the list. Gavin Stern is a national digital producer for the Scripps National Desk. Though his first experience as a coach came with challenges, Williamson said he isnt giving up. Bee Keeper helps with the former. Adom helped create this organization to provide necessary opportunities to talented young learners. In Williamsons final year of eligibility, he studied full time over his spring break about eight hours per day. When considering whom to invite as our inaugural guest, we had three criteria: The guest had to be a former successful competitor in the Bee, someone who had made . on March 5, 2020. Confronted with the truth, Williamson accepts it and moves on with disappointment, but grace. Kabaragoya, by the way, is a type of lizard native to Southeast Asia. Cork Gaines. His exuberance sent a jolt of energy through the normally tense ballroom as legions of new fans in person and watching on television hoped for the young man. There will be 12 students who will compete at 9 a.m. at the Region 3 Education Services Center for the right to represent the . When he learned he spelled it wrong, he looked at the judge in disbelief and the fans that he had gained in such a short amount of time instantly reacted on Twitter. jacob williamson; kabaragoya; national spelling bee; Spelling; spelling bee; Twitter; US; See other tags. Some may say Jacob is acting over the top. Then he graciously exchanges high-fives with his opponents and leaves the stage with dignity. And while Williamson may go home without the title of spelling bee champion, he was by far one of the more enjoyable parts of the Bee. I did that twice, he said. Just maybe turn the volume down a few notches on your TV. The 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee has yet to . He wrote How to Break Bad News and another book that will be published someday. It will be posted on our website once the new list is released in August! -- Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Staff, 5/29/14 8:18:42 PM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A -- 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee -- Jacob Williamson, 15, of Cape Coral, Fla., turns to leave the stage after misspelling kabaragoya in the finals of the Spelling Bee. Dont get SpellPundit Module 4 first, please (my favorite SpellPundit module is level 3, for anyone wondering). Alas, he did not know it. Thats why asking for the origin is so common. The post Spelling Bee Failure Jacob Williamson Is Smarter Than All of Us (Video) appeared first on TheWrap. Why did you start spelling? Williamson celebrated each word he got correct with similar enthusiasm as when he found out he was going to the finals. Sorry, Jacob Williamson, but that answer is incorrect. Also read: Obama's Motown Mishap: Watch the POTUS Aretha Franklin Respect Spelling Fail (Video). We encourage you to participate in your school spelling bee this season so youd have a shot at making it to the national stage. Last month, he passed the test to enter MENSA International, the society for people with a high IQ. "It was a lot of fun, I got a lot of fun out of it. Jacob Williamson won the School District of Lee County's 17th Annual Spelling Bee at Three Oaks Middle School in Fort Myers on Thursday March 6, 2014. Follow Extra Mustard and Dan Treadway on Twitter. Way too many kids are doing this these days, focusing on the hardest, most obscure and least used words first, like theyre more interested in impressing people on chats than actually being any good, and they end up not being any good. LOL. For beginning spellers, he advises going to SpellingBee.com and study the round three list. But watch again. holly worthy @hworthy If you need some unbridled joy in your life, tune into the #spellingbee to watch Jacob get a word right. I totally know it! with unchecked enthusiasm and a nasal twang before getting it wrong, video of his error has raced across the internet, accompanied by words like fail. (There's an obligatory Turn Down for What remix. In an interview with ESPN after his loss, Williamson said he will remember this always., Jake (keyboardN1nja) (@keyboardN1nja) May 30, 2014, Poor Jacob Williamson, 'kabarogoya' will getcha. Way too many current spellers are making way too big a deal out of that. I invented that to be fun, not to become an obsession. Out of 11 million kids, only about 500 will make it to the National competition. The 15-year-old eighth-grader from Cape. Jacob is out. Jacob Williamson, a 15-year-old from Cape Coral, Florida, may not have won Thursday night's Scripps National Spelling Bee, but he certainly won the hearts of viewers everywhere with his over-the-top enthusiasm. Then he graciously exchanges high-fives with his opponents and leaves the stage with dignity. Everyone fails, but not everyone deals with failure like Williamson. The 15-year-old was confident, enthusiastic and wore his emotions on his. Playground Games announced the newest Forza Horizon 5 DLC in a new showcase and highlighted some of its features, including the rally (). A moment of intellectual hubris made Jacob Williamson, a 15-year-old student from Cape Coral, Florida, into an instant viral video star. Started spelling because my mom heard about the SNSB. For beginning spellers, he advises going to SpellingBee.com and study the round three list. ), Also read: To Prevent the Next UCSB, Talk to Someone You Hate #YesAllHumans. 15-year-old Jacob Williamson thought he could spell kabaragoya. Unfortunately, no, he could not spell kabaragoya.. Though his first experience as a coach came with challenges, Williamson said he isnt giving up. Making it to the top takes time, effort and dedication. A tense championship faceoff at the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee ended in a tie on Thursday, with co-winners declared for the first time in 52 years. Please check your email for a confirmation. Scripps Company. #speller38 Jacob Williamson spelled the word 'kabaragoya' (a large aquatic lizard) incorrectly #spellingbee #correction, NationalSpellingBee (@ScrippsBee) May 30, 2014. The site provides word clubs for regional winners, he said. Follow all the Bee action on Twitter at@ScrippsBee. He recently gave coaching a try, instructing two local children. At the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee, 15-year-old Jacob Williamson was the clear favorite of Twitter followers for his sheer enthusiasm for spelling. -- Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Staff, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Listen to music from Jacob Williamson Spelling Bee like Misspells Kabaragoya. on the Internet. #BeeWeek and The Scripps National Spelling Bee is just around the corner, and this special series of shows, the Scripps National Spelling Bee Podcast, is your home for insider info and conversations about the Bee, language and life. While viewers will miss out on Williamsons on-stage energy, he will be attending the Bee as a fan. Williamson, an avid numerologist, had been overjoyed at the experience throughout the night, as his reaction to making the finals proved: Jacobs enthusiasm made him a fan favorite, but his glee got the best of him three rounds later when he was assigned kabaragoya.. We hold those views so strongly that we cant even recognize objectivity when we see it. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. His reaction to 'kabaragoya' is hilarious and priceless, especially when. They didnt seem all that interested in it, to be honest, Williamson said. Williamson, who is home-schooled, finished second at the Lee County Middle School Spelling Bee two years in a row before qualifying as one of the 12 best spellers in the country in his final year of eligibility. "I've been studying three years for this," he told The News-Press. 'The Masked Singer:' Who's Been Revealed So Far? I enjoyed the recognition while it was around but everything went back to normal eventually and Im fine with that, he said. A 15-Year-Old's Celebrations Have Made Him Everybody's Favorite Contestant At The National Spelling Bee. Thats why asking for the origin is so common. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n261qPg3lIE?rel=0] Jacob Williamson captured America's hearts with a series of shrieks and flails at yesterday's Posted at 1:54 PM, Apr 30, 2015. and last updated 1:21 PM, May 19, 2015. "I thought I knew that word, but I guess I didn't," he said. Good luck. I studied like its 1999. Im going to try again but Im only going to get with someone if theyre committed enough to study some on their own, Williamson said, And not totally rely on me for their success.. "I thought I knew . Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Jacob Williamson Spelling Bee. Im going to try again but Im only going to get with someone if theyre committed enough to study some on their own, Williamson said, And not totally rely on me for their success.. The audience erupts in cheers. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Now he's made it to the big show and others are taking notice: The Cape Corporal, Florida native is a self-described numismatist (a student of currency) and fantasy football manager (a student of suffering). Tim Molloy is an editor at TheWrap. I hate that there really wont be one this year, but I guess theres at least a bee. Never heard of Hexco or WOW, problems of living in a podunk regional instead of like Dallas. With enough preparation, anyone can go far, Williamson said. Do the rest of us handle defeat this way? Adom has been to the Scripps National Spelling Bee twice. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. They got to be wanting to study and prepare on their own without me. Jacob, an eighth grader in Cape Coral, Florida, is out. It was the first tie in the past 52 years of competition. ), Also read: To Prevent the Next UCSB, Talk to Someone You Hate #YesAllHumans. They didn't seem to be willing enough.. In an event where children are usually complimented on their poise and composure, Jacob has shown none, and that's why he's worth watching. The audience erupts in cheers. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Not bad! The site provides word clubs for regional winners, he said. No matter how low your odds are, you should believe that you can do your best, Williamson said. So if you don't have any interest in watching the playoffs tonight, I might recommend tuning into the National Spelling Bee to watch Jacob shriek, squeal and maybe spell. Jacob finished 7th at his first and only Scripps Bee Jacob jumps for joy after spelling a word correctly The Cornhuskers are jumping on the outdoor sports trend with a record-setting attendance in mind. (Thanks to SportsGrid for sharing the Vine), Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Did you enjoy your time at the Bee Week(s)? Last year, Jacob Williamson stood out to viewers of the televised Scripps National Spelling Bee for his intoxicating exhilaration and sudden exit in round 10 after confidently misspelling. Copyright 2015 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. One of the most important things for a speller to do is to learn the rules and the word roots.. -- Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Staff, 05/29/2014 10:51:17 AM -- National Harbor, Md: Dylan O'Connor, Harry Harman and Max Danner relax during a break in the semifinal rounds of the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Or do we insist we were right, point to some supposed loophole, say the sun was in our eyes, and demand another chance? - Jacob Williamson's magical run at the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee ended Thursday night in Round 10, undone by a single letter. 15-year-old Jacob Williamson of Cape Coral, Fla., made the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, and the teenager thought for sure he was going to win it all. !sato p6060 100 2 sato p6060 100 2 No matter how low your odds are, you should believe that you can do your best, Williamson said. After that, off to college.. When Williamson . SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. I like both for different reasons, he said. He enjoys sports, music, and learning. #wordywednesday #risetobee, Whos had their school bee? In Williamsons final year of eligibility, he studied full time over his spring break about eight hours per day. Also read: Obamas Motown Mishap: Watch the POTUS Aretha Franklin Respect Spelling Fail (Video). Its a Tie! Recently people made fun of President Obama for misspelling the word hit Respect in a tribute to Aretha Franklin. On Thursday afternoon, the world for the first time met Jacob Williamson, a talented speller who made it to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and captured viewers' hearts with. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. arkiver2 How did you study? Williamson, who is homeschooled, was recently accepted to online high schools by Stanford and George Washington University. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. I totally know it!" That was the exclamation from 8th-grader Jacob Williamson in last year's Bee finals. And it was refreshing to watch someone have the time of their lives at an event that was stressful even to watch on TV. On Thursday afternoon, the world for the first time met Jacob Williamson, a talented speller who made it to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and captured viewers hearts with this celebration. Confronted with the truth, Williamson accepts it and moves on with disappointment, but grace. Now I just call info Nihar style (Nihar Janga, 2016 National Spelling Bee co-champ famous for knowing the definitions of words beforehand) to keep confidence. I was going through the entire Webster dictionary cover to cover. #notspellingbeechampion, Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) May 30, 2014, It was a lot of fun, I really enjoyed it, he said. But they appeared to be unprepared for the grueling regimen that it takes to go far, he said. His reaction to 'kabaragoya' is hilarious and priceless, especially when he goes on to misspell it.Sources: Spelling Bee Footage Courtesy ESPNGawker (original video) - http://bit.ly/1rp2RCRCNN Scripps Spelling Bee - http://cnn.it/1wzsqkGLike Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OneMinuteNewsFollow Us on Tumblr: http://oneminutenews.tumblr.comSubscribe To One Minute News: http://bit.ly/Xlvm40 Follow Me On Twitter! Ive been back to Bee Week several times since, so yeah, Id say its the best thing ever. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A spelling bee is one of the last bastions of simple fact. The E.W. All Rights Reserved. Do the rest of us handle defeat this way? Chocolate Dosa, Tamil Nadu Tour Guide And All Whats Going Viral | Trending News I was going through the entire Webster dictionary cover to cover. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. He is a 12th grader from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Just focus on improving and the numbers will come in naturally. I like both for different reasons, he said. Fifteen-year-old Jacob Williamsons supreme confidence in his ability to spell kabaragoya has made him an internet meme and an object of mockery by adults who have absolutely no idea how to spell kabaragoya., Williamson struck out by spelling the word I have no idea what it means with a C instead of a K. But because he announced I know it! They didn't seem to be willing enough.. 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Last year, Jacob Williamson stood out to viewers of the televised Scripps National Spelling Bee for his intoxicating exhilaration and sudden exit in round 10 after confidently misspelling kabaragoya.. One of the most important things for a speller to do is to learn the rules and the word roots.. Spellpundit has changed the word availability game massively, and you have to know how to navigate it the same way that we did, back when the availability corresponded better with the actual usefulness of knowing the words. TOGETHER WE'LL RISE TO BEE THE BEST WE CAN. Last month, he passed the test to enter MENSA International, the society for people with a high IQ. Or do we insist we were right, point to some supposed loophole, say the sun was in our eyes, and demand another chance? Just had a 1986 print dictionary and some random stuff like Word Club. "I know it!" Jacob Williamson (Speller 38) exclaimed. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/jacob-williamson-spelling-bee, 05/29/2014 10:46:44 AM -- National Harbor, Md: Mark Kivimaki correctly spells ebullition in the semifinal rounds of the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee concluded on Thursday night with a tie after they ran out of words. Clayton Echard's Official 'Bachelor' Cast Is Announced Meet the 31 Women Vying for His Heart, Celebrities Who've Lost Loved Ones to Coronavirus, All the Celebrity Couples Who've Called It Quits in 2021, BONUS BOOK John and Yoko's Troubled Road Part II. Its also important to learn the rules of each language. WATCH: Spelling Bee Contestant Has Spectacular Reaction To Wrong Answer Recently people made fun of President Obama for misspelling the word hit Respect in a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Jacob Williamson (Speller 38) exclaimed. That's a skill more important than winning a spelling bee, and will help him to win at life. Because Williamson is 16 this year, hes no longer eligible to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. kabaragoya, which I look forward to replacing with some new screwups soonish. web pages Still, he did finish in the top 10. 01:14 AM - 30 May 2014 Reply Retweet Favorite #BeeWeek and The Scripps National Spelling Bee is just around the corner, and this special series of shows, the Scripps National Spelling Bee Podcast, is your. He is. We should all have lots of R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Jacob Williamson. Stars Who Have Used Dating Apps and What They Had to Say About Them, Pulse Nightclub Mass Shooting: Remembering the 49 Victims, 6 Years Later, TV Shows Canceled in 2022, Including 'The First Lady', 'Mr. Oh, and he's Tebow fan. Many of his friends still compete. "I know it!" Jacob, an eighth grader in Cape Coral, Florida, is out. We got beat pretty bad at regionals. And during an event in which we often see children stressed out of their minds, that's pretty refreshing. Here we have many unknowns who hone their craft year-round just for the opportunity to show off their talent on the national stage. Williamson, who is homeschooled, was recently accepted to online high schools by Stanford and George Washington University. Interview with Jacob Williamson, last year's winner of the Lee County Spelling Bee. Many of his friends still compete. J acob Williamson, the excitable 15-year-old Scripps National Spelling Bee contestant who " captured all of our hearts ," was eliminated last night in . Which means every year hell be one of those highlights and memories that fans of the Bee look back to and he didnt even have to faint on stage. It's appeal and charm isn't too different from why I enjoy rooting for mid-majors during March Madness. I was never really nervous because I had no expectations. Williamson previously made it through harlequinade, euripus, rhadamanthine and Munchausenism words which mean a farce, a turbulent strait of water, an adjective for judgmental, and a tall tale, respectively. 15-year-old Jacob Williamson thought he could spell "kabaragoya." Unfortunately, no, he could not spell "kabaragoya." In a lesson to everyone that pride cometh before the fall, the Scripps. Two Boys Declared Co-Champions of Spelling Bee, Clayton Echard and Susie Evans' Relationship Timeline. ET). Fifteen-year-old Jacob Williamson's supreme confidence in his ability to spell kabaragoya has made him an internet meme and an object of mockery by adults who have absolutely no idea how to spell kabaragoya., Williamson struck out by spelling the word I have no idea what it means with a C instead of a K. But because he announced I know it! Gavin Stern is a national digital producer for the Scripps National Desk. 2012-14 regionals, 2014 Scripps. Most of us live in an echo chamber that reinforces our existing views and opinions. While viewers will miss out on Williamsons on-stage energy, he will be attending the Bee as a fan. Williamson is now weighing his future, which is as bright as he is. Remember, Elo as a system doesnt actually track skill, it relies on a ton of other things like frequency of appearances that are totally unrelated. ET). After that, off to college.. The winner receives a trophy, a U.S.. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. I started and finished that dictionary 3 times. Bachelorette Michelle Young's Suitors Revealed Ahead of Premiere: Meet the 30 Contestants! #risetobee #wordywednesday. Each individual language has its own rules, you know spellers ask the language of origin on stage, Williamson said. Tags. Fifteen-year-old Jacob Williamson's supreme confidence in his ability to spell "kabaragoya" has made him an internet meme and an object of mockery by adults who have absolutely no idea how to. I totally know it! he exclaimed. But they appeared to be unprepared for the grueling regimen that it takes to go far, he said. Last year, Jacob Williamson stood out to viewers of the televised Scripps National Spelling Bee for his intoxicating . How was everyones first month of 2019? CNN Jacob Williamson captured our h-e-a-r-t-s at the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals this week in Maryland. Also, dont focus too much on things like Elo ratings. If so, what did you enjoy the most? Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Each individual language has its own rules, you know spellers ask the language of origin on stage, Williamson said. May 30, 2014 7:58 AM EDT. Most of us live in an echo chamber that reinforces our existing views and opinions. Generally the Spelling Bee is good for at least one notable moment every year. According to Williamsons biography on the official Scripps National Spelling Bee website, the 15-year-old is a avid numismatist a student of currency and has collected coins since he was four years old. He also plays fantasy football and were pretty sure is going to be our boss one day. Informed of his error, he acknowledges it immediately, though a bit wistfully, with the maturity of a much older man. He recently gave coaching a try, instructing two local children. I'm not sure how that happened, but it did. And one last point of advice: always start with Words of the Champions before anything else, because in most regionals, it will just brutalize everyone around you and you'll win by default just for knowing the list. Confident he knew the word. AP. Also on Extra Mustard: National Spelling Bee Quiz: Try Your Luck at Spelling These Past Final Round Words. The gauntlet known as the Region 3 Spelling Bee returns Saturday. A spelling bee is one of the last bastions of simple fact. After the 15-year-old contestant was given the word "kabaragoya" during the 10th round of the championship finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, he confidently declared "I KNOW IT. For whatever reason, I enjoy watching the National Spelling Bee on ESPN every year. Uploaded by To Prevent the Next UCSB, Talk to Someone You Hate #YesAllHumans, Obama's Motown Mishap: Watch the POTUS Aretha Franklin Respect Spelling Fail (Video), Spelling Bee Failure Jacob Williamson Is Smarter Than All of Us (Video). We hold those views so strongly that we can't even recognize objectivity when we see it. ET). Thats a skill more important than winning a spelling bee, and will help him to win at life. But you knew that already, didnt you? Fifteen-year-old Jacob Williamson's supreme confidence in his ability to spell "kabaragoya" has made him an internet meme and an object of mockery by adults who have absolutely no idea how to. Every 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' Couple: Where Are They Now? But watch again. If any, what advice would you give to aspiring spellers? Jacob Williamson Spelling Bee & The Remix. How did it go? Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Its been over 6 months since Karthik Nemmani held the trophy for winning this years #scrippsnationalspellingbee ! And this year there's little question about who the most memorable figure to emerge is: It's the 15-year-old, shrieking Floridian Jacob Williamson. We should all have lots of R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Jacob Williamson. In a lesson to everyone that pride cometh before the fall, the Scripps Spelling Bee contestant came down with a case of premature celebration Thursday night during the finals of the annual spelling competition. But he spelled "kabaragoya" with a C instead of a K. The word means a large aquatic lizard of southeastern Asia, the Malay archipelago, and the Philippines that sometimes reaches a length of seven feet. Some may say that he's acting immature. Last year, Jacob Williamson stood out to viewers of the televised Scripps National Spelling Bee for his intoxicating exhilaration and sudden exit in round 10 after confidently misspelling kabaragoya.. May 29, 2014, 12:07 PM. ET). In 2005 we had the kid who asked if the chickens had large talons, a reference to the cult hit Napoleon Dynamite. In 2004, a young man fainted on stage and still ended up finishing second. But with seven spellers remaining, Williamson was faced with a tough word: kabaragoya. With their lack of notoriety often comes a genuine unbridled display of excitement and passion that's simply very rare to see when watching media-trained professional athletes. I thought I knew that word but I guess I didnt.. I'm going to go home and remember this always.". ET) and finals (ESPN, 8 p.m. Which Scripps bees did you participate in? Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff, 05/29/2014 10:45:16 AM -- National Harbor, Md: Hannah Jackson misspells inquinate in the semifinal rounds of the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The stakes raise on May 28 with the semifinals (ESPN2, 10 a.m. Follow all the Bee action on Twitter at@ScrippsBee. The stakes raise on May 28 with the semifinals (ESPN2, 10 a.m. How did you calm your nerves while participating? Skip to main content Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. But he spelled "kabaragoya" with a C instead of a K. 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