17th National Geographic Bee
17th National Geographic Bee | |
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Date | May 25, 2005 |
Location | Washington, D.C. |
Winner | Nathan Cornelius |
Age | 13 |
Residence | Cottonwood, Minnesota |
No. of contestants | 55 |
Preceded by | 16th National Geographic Bee |
Followed by | 18th National Geographic Bee |
The 17th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 25, 2005, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Nathan Cornelius, a homeschooled student from Cottonwood, Minnesota, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The 2nd-place winner, Karan Takhar of the Gordon School in East Providence, Rhode Island, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Samuel Brandt of Roosevelt Middle School in Eugene, Oregon, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]
References
- ↑ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
- ↑ David Braun. "Minnesota Boy Wins 2005 National Geographic Bee". National Geographic News.
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Preceded by 16th National Geographic Bee |
17th National Geographic Bee May 25, 2005 |
Succeeded by 18th National Geographic Bee |
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