Mary Brooks
United StatesjudgeFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Mary Brooks is the head judge of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, known for her authoritative yet supportive presence during the competition, guiding young spellers through the challenging event.
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Spokane County Commissioner Mary Brooks expressed her prayers for those affected by the devastating fires.
Spencer Pratt urges wildfire evacuation planning amid Spokane firesFox News·United States· 2026-08-03
United States· 2026-08-03
Mary Brooks, director of the US Mint, showed off the gold in the Fort Knox Bullion Depository.
Why has it never lost its value?The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-07-20
Australia· 2025-07-20
Judge Mary Brooks invalidated Faizan Zaki's attempt during the competition.
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025: Indian-Americans steal the show with top three positions - all you need to knowThe Times of India·
India· 2025-05-31
India· 2025-05-31
Mary Brooks was the head judge at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Faizan Zaki wins a year after finishing runner-upThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-05-30
Australia· 2025-05-30Mary Brooks was the head judge who obliged when Faizan asked her to ring the bell.
Faizan Zaki, 13, rebounds from stunning gaffe to win National Spelling Bee crown | National Spelling BeeThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-05-30
United Kingdom· 2025-05-30
Mary Brooks is the head judge who obliged when Faizan asked her to ring the bell.
Spelling bee: Faizan Zaki wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee a year after finishing runner-upCNN·United States· 2025-05-30
United States· 2025-05-30