64th Scripps National Spelling Bee

64th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Capital Hilton, site of the 64th National Spelling Bee
Date	May 29-30, 1991
Location	The Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.
Winner	Joanne Lagatta
Age	13
Residence	Clintonville, Wisconsin
Sponsor	Wisconsin State Journal
Sponsor location	Madison, Wisconsin
Winning word	antipyretic
No. of contestants	227
Pronouncer	Alex Cameron
Preceded by	63rd Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by	65th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 64th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton on May 29-30, 1991, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.

The winner was 13 year old Joanna Lagatta of Clintonville, Wisconsin, spelling "antipyretic" for the win. Second place went to 11 year old Maria Mathew of Sterling, Illinois, who missed "inappeteance." The final two girls competed against each other for almost 90 minutes before a winner emerged. Third and fourth place went to 13-year old Todd Wallace of Blackfoot, Idaho and 12-year old Eric Herman of Hightstown, New Jersey. Wallace placed second the next year.

There were 227 spellers this year, 113 girls and 114 boys, from age 10-15. Six were appearing for at third time, and 35 were appearing for a second time.

The first place prize (in addition to non-cash prizes) was $5,000. Second place received $4,000.

As of 2016, Lagatta has been the only bee winner from Wisconsin.