The California State Spelling Bee

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It takes some serious concentration

to spell the final word.

And here is the 2009 Champion!

Quinn Hensley,11, a sixth-grader from Washington Elementary School in Santa Barbara celebrates his win after he correctly spelled sacrosanct in the 29th annual California State Elementary Spelling Championship at Sonoma State University Saturday, May 16.

And kudos to the top six.

What an accomplishment!

(Gosh I hope I spelled accomplishment correctly.)

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