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BUMP (May 29, 2008 9PM): Michelle came up short in the contest. Despite passing rounds 1 and 2, She was disqualified going into the quarterfinals because she only scored 16 points in the first round, where the requirement was 20 points.

Jersey Journal has the full story.

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Original Entry: May 29, 2008 12:05PM

13-year-old Michelle Ann Tan of St. Nicholas School (The Heights Area of Jersey City) is currently competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. She is sponsored by the Jersey Journal.

She passed the 2nd round this morning by correctly spelling the word “astronautical“. Let’s wish her good luck. Hopefully, she makes it to the Finals.

Broadcast Time (Live)

* Quarterfinals – ESPN360.com from 2:00-5:30 p.m. EDT (Today, May 29)
* Semifinals – ESPN from 11:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. EDT (Friday, May 30)
* Championship Finals – ABC from 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT (Friday, May 30)

If you want to see online results, click here.