14th National Geographic Bee
14th National Geographic Bee | |
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Date | May 22, 2002 |
Location | Washington, D.C. |
Winner | Calvin McCarter |
Age | 10 |
Residence | Jenison, Michigan |
No. of contestants | 55 |
Preceded by | 13th National Geographic Bee |
Followed by | 15th National Geographic Bee |
The 14th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2002, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Calvin McCarter, a homeschooled student from Jenison, Michigan, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The 2nd-place winner, Matthew Russell of Bradford, Pennsylvania, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Erik Miller of Kent, Washington, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]
References
- ↑ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
- ↑ Stentor Danielson. "Geographic Bee Champ: Michigan Ten-Year-Old". National Geographic News.
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Preceded by 13th National Geographic Bee |
14th National Geographic Bee May 22, 2002 |
Succeeded by 15th National Geographic Bee |
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