AdvertisementOpinionWhat Happens To Spelling Bee Kids? Years Later, The Prize Is PerspectiveMay 28, 2013Elise HufacebookEmailKarla Miller competed in the national bees of 1984, 1985 and 1986. Her best finish was 31st, when she went out on the word "dashiki." Today, Miller is a writer and editor. At right, a recent snapshot of Miller and her daughter. (Karla Miller)