| Round | Correct Spelling | Spelling Given |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminaries Test | |
| 2 | hodiernal | hodiernal |
| 3 | braggadocio | braggadocio |
| 4 | phlogistic | phlogistic |
| 5 | soboliferous | sabaliferous |
| Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
| Winning word in qualifying local spellingbee: | effendi |
| Other words spelled correctly in local competition: | thalian kalema quacksalver |