Monica Doren

"... microphone for several long moments before she ventured forth with for the word meaning an environment that is low or deficient in moisture Another speller requiring special assistance was Monica F. Van Doren. 14, of La ville, NJ., who because of a severe hearing impairment was allowed to stand close to the so she could read his lips. Four spellers competing for a ..."

"... an environment petition this year, that is low or deficient in moisture. The winner of the contest Another speller requiring special will take home and thc runner- assistance was Monica F. Van Doren, up w j ns $500. Third prize is $250, 14, of who fourth through eighth are $100 each, because of a severe hearing im- the next 10 are $75 each ..."

"... who is blind and studies her words in Braille. She sat on llie stage with lhe other spellers but was assisted to lbc microphone by an adult Another participant, Monica F. Van Doren. 14, of who required special assistance because of a severe hearing impairment, was allowed to stand close to the so slie’ could read his lips She was eliminated iu the ..."

"... have had to overcome even greater odds in order to be here today.? Syslo, who studies her words in Braille, made it to the fifth round of the competition. Monica F. Van Doren, 14, who has a severe hearing impairment, was eliminated in the second round. Pennington gave the president a spelling primer. ?I can use this, too,? a smiling Reagan said. Associated ..."