8th National Geographic Bee
8th National Geographic Bee | |
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Date | May 29, 1996 |
Location | Washington, D.C. |
Winner | Seyi Fayanju |
Age | 12 |
Residence | Verona, New Jersey |
No. of contestants | 57 |
Preceded by | 7th National Geographic Bee |
Followed by | 9th National Geographic Bee |
The 8th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 29, 1996, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Seyi Fayanju of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School in Verona, New Jersey, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Ryan Bean of Augusta, Maine, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Matthew Conway of El Reno, Oklahoma, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]
References
- ↑ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
- ↑ "National Geographic Bee Champions" (PDF). National Geographic.
- ↑ Linton Weeks. "Right Place at the Right Time". The Washington Post.
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Preceded by 7th National Geographic Bee |
8th National Geographic Bee May 29, 1996 |
Succeeded by 9th National Geographic Bee |
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