Competed in the National Spelling Bee two years in a row. In his second appearance, 1965, he sat next to Ben Bernanke, the future Fed Chairman (2006-2014). Alan finished 14th in the country, while Ben placed 26th.
Competed in the National Spelling Bee two years in a row. In his second appearance, 1965, he sat next to Ben Bernanke, the future Fed Chairman (2006-2014). Alan finished 14th in the country, while Ben placed 26th.