Eventually, the heartbreak of missed words by the competitors gives way to some joy at the end when a champion is crowned.
We’re here to focus on the joy as these talented, smart kids deal with the pressure of having to spell tough words in front of a camera and an audience, not to mention their peers. It’s a lot! So let’s take a look at some of the photos of their celebrations and happiness as this year’s edition of the spelling bee continues.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: William Rausch, 13, of Royalton, Minnesota reacts after correctly spelling his word in thequarterfinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the first three rounds of the competition 148 spellers participated in the quarterfinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: Jashit Verma, 9, of Memphis, Tennessee, reacts during thequarterfinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the first three rounds of the competition 148 spellers participated in the quarterfinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: Spellers congratukate one another after completing the quarterfinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the first three rounds of the competition 148 spellers participated in the quarterfinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: Ananya Prassanna, 13, Charlotte, North Carolina, reacts after correctly spelling a word during the semifinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the quarterfinals of the competition 45 spellers participated in the semifinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: Ananya Prassanna, 13, Charlotte, North Carolina, reacts after correctly spelling a word during the semifinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the quarterfinals of the competition 45 spellers participated in the semifinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: Faizan Zaki, 12, of Dallas, Texas (R), runs to hug Aryan Khedkar (L), 13, of Waterford, Michigan, after Aryan’s elimanation from the semifinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the quarterfinals of the competition 45 spellers participated in the semifinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – MAY 29: Faizan Zaki, 12, of Dallas, Texas, reacts after correctly spelling a word during the semifinals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the quarterfinals of the competition 45 spellers participated in the semifinals during the second day of the competition. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
May 29, 2024; National Harbor, Maryland, USA; Jashit Verma, 9, from Farmington Elementary School in Germantown, Tennessee, makes his way into Round 5 with zygantrumduring spelled correctly during the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on May 29, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
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