NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Katharine Close

Katharine "Kerry" Close (born August 13, 1992) was, at the age of 13, the winner of the 79th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. (held from May 31 to June 1, 2006).^[1] She correctly spelled the words "kundalini" and "Ursprache" (the winning word) to become the first female to win the spelling bee since 1999. She was also the first to win the title on a prime time telecast, when the final round was aired live on the ABC network. Close received more than $40,000 in prizes from the bee. At age 13, this was her fifth and final competition in the spelling bee. She is from Spring Lake, New Jersey and attended H.W. Mountz School.^[2] Close is currently attending High Technology High School and will graduate in the year 2010.^[3] Image File history File links Katharine_close. ... Image File history File links Katharine_close. ... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The Scripps National Spelling Bee (formerly known as the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee and commonly referred to simply as the National Spelling Bee) is a highly competitive annual spelling bee run on a not-for-profit basis by The E. W. Scripps Company, held in the ballroom at the... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... May 31 is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Kundalini ( ) is a Sanskrit word meaning either coiled up or coiling like a snake. ... Proto-language may refer to either: a language that preceded a certain set of given languages, or a system of communication during a stage in glottogony that may not yet be properly called a language. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Prime time is the block of programming on television during the middle of the evening. ... The American Broadcasting Company ( oftenly known as ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Map of Spring Lake in Monmouth County Spring Lake is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... High Technology High Schools logo High Technology High School, or HTHS, founded in 1991, is a four-year vocational public high school located in Lincroft, New Jersey. ...

Close has been a national finalist for every year from 2002 to 2006. She is one of few students to compete in the national bee every year in which they were eligible. In the 2005 Scripps competition, she tied for seventh place with Saryn Hooks, who placed third in 2006.^[4] In 2004 she tied for 8th place, and in 2003 she tied for 16th.^[5] Her parents are James and Paula Close. Hooks receives applause upon being reinstated. ...

On June 5th, 2006, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine visited H.W. Mountz School to congratulate Close for winning the bee. ^[6] It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ...

On June 14th, 2006, Katharine took part in the inauguration of Princess Cruises's newest ship, Crown Princess. The theme of the festivities was to celebrate the "crowning achievements" of those who took part in the inguration, including Close, Katherine McPhee, and Martha Stewart. ^[7] Princess Cruises logo Princess Cruises is an American cruise line, based out of Santa Clarita, California, that operates cruise ships also shares the same building with Cunard Lines headquarters. ... This Crown Princess Crown Princess (entered service in 1990, left fleet in 2002) now operates as AIDAblu Crown Princess is the newest member of the Grand Class ships owned and operated by Princess Cruises. ... This page is a list of semifinalists from fifth season of American Idol. ... Martha Stewart (born Martha Helen Kostyra on August 3, 1941) is an American business magnate, author, editor and homemaking advocate. ...

Close was featured on the cover of New Jersey Monthly's September 2006 issue. She is one of five spellers featured in the book American Bee by James Maguire. ^[8] New Jersey Monthly is a monthly glossy publication featuring issues of interset to residents of New Jersey. ...

On September 22, 2006, Katharine met President George Bush and Laura Bush at the White House in Washington, D.C.. ^[9] George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Laura Lane Welch Bush (born November 4, 1946) is the wife of U.S. President George W. Bush and is thereby the First Lady of the United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee (formerly known as the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee and commonly referred to simply as the National Spelling Bee) is a highly competitive annual spelling bee run on a not-for-profit basis by The E. W. Scripps Company, held in the ballroom at the...

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Samir Patel is a 13 year old 8th grade academic competitor, born January 14th, 1994. ... Finola Hackett is a 14-year-old girl from Alberta, Canada who finished second in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee. ... Hooks receives applause upon being reinstated. ... The Scripps National Spelling Bee (formerly known as the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee and commonly referred to simply as the National Spelling Bee) is a highly competitive annual spelling bee run on a not-for-profit basis by The E. W. Scripps Company, held in the ballroom at the...

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^ Superville, Darlene. "New Jersey girl wins national spelling bee", Chicago Sun-Times, Associated Press, 2006-06-01. Retrieved on 2006-06-23.
^ Superville, Darlene. "13-Year-Old From New Jersey Wins National Spelling Bee: Katharine Close Is First Girl to Win Competition Since 1999", AOL, Associated Press, 2006-06-02. Retrieved on 2006-06-23.
^ Speller No. 147, Katharine Close. Scripps National Spelling Bee (2006). Retrieved on 2006-07-01.
^ "Jersey Girl Wins National Spelling Bee", ABC News, 2006-06-02. Retrieved on 2006-06-20.
^ Speller No. 146, Katharine Close. Scripps National Spelling Bee (2005). Retrieved on 2006-06-23.
^ Governor Corzine visits national spelling bee champ Katharine Close. Office of the Governor (2006). Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
^ "USA. Crown Princess to celebrate with Katharine McPhee, Katharine Close & Christener Martha Stewart", Crusing News. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
^ American Bee. American Bee (2006).
^ "The Morning Grind", CNN.com. Retrieved on 2007-02-28.

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