2013 Spelling Bee

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Bryce Tasso exults as he correctly spells "neuropathy" to claim first place in the 2013 Alaska State Spelling Bee Friday afternoon March 1, 2013 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in Anchorage. He first correctly spelled "geanticline" to gain the advantage over his fellow finalists before following up with his winner. ERIK HILL — Anchorage Daily News Buy Photo