Scripps National Spelling Bee (30 images)

Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, adjusts the microphone as he steps up to accept her first word, during opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler

Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler