WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The successful lives of past National Spelling Bee champions
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For the most part, this work ethic leads to success in college and beyond. Among the decades of past winners, there are lots of graduates of top schools and many brainy professionals - such as doctors and lawyers.
There are some pretty unusual career choices too, from a professional poker player to a voiceover actor.
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Many former winners have also stayed involved with the bee itself, making up the administration of the organization.
Max Nisen created an earlier version of this feature.
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