| Round | Correct Spelling | Spelling Given |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminaries Test | |
| 2 | fastuous | fastuous |
| 3 | defibrillator | defibrillator |
| 4 | causerie | causerie |
| 5 | sylloge | sylloge |
| 6 | genipap | genipap |
| 7 | bodhran | bodhran |
| 8 | facies | facies |
| 9 | quintain | quintin |
| Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
| Winning word in qualifying local spellingbee: | sentries |
| Other words spelled correctly in local competition: | mandrill |