13th National Geographic Bee

13th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 23, 2001
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerKyle Haddad-Fonda
Age14
ResidenceShoreline, Washington
No. of contestants55
Preceded by12th National Geographic Bee
Followed by14th National Geographic Bee

The 13th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 23, 2001, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Kyle Haddad-Fonda of Shoreline, Washington, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The 2nd-place winner, Nick Jachowski of Makawao, Hawaii, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Jason Ferguson of Dallas, Texas, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]

2001 State Champions

State Winner's Name Grade School City/Town Notes
Alaska Rachel Schuerger 8th
Arizona Paul Ruffner 8th Prescott Top 10 finalist
Arkansas Kyle Macfarlan 8th Siloam Springs Middle School Siloam Springs Top 10 finalist
California Fedor Manin 8th J. L. Stanford Middle School Palo Alto Top 10 finalist
Department of Defense Ryan J. Felix 7th
Georgia Robert McRae Barnesville Top 10 finalist
Hawaii Nick Jachowski 8th Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School Makawao Second Place
Indiana Erik Bolt 8th
Kansas Benjamin S. Detrixhe 4th Ames Elementary School Ames
Louisiana Joe Henry (Hank) Legan 8th Bossier City Top 10 finalist Won the Louisiana State Bee in 2000
Massachusetts Jay Ben Markson 6th George R. Austin Middle School Lakeville
Michigan Calvin McCarter 4th Jenison
Nevada Jim Hoffman 8th Helen C. Cannon Junior High School Las Vegas Top 10 finalist
New York Michael S. Oh 8th Transit Middle School East Amherst Top 10 finalist Won the New York State Bee in 1999
North Dakota John Rice 7th Maddock Won the North Dakota State Bee in 2000
Texas Jason Ferguson 8th Dallas Third Place Won the Texas State Bee in 2000
Virginia Steven Young 8th Reston Won the Virginia State Bee in 2000
Washington Kyle Haddad-Fonda 8th The Evergreen School Shoreline 2001 Champion Won the Washington State Bee in 2000

References

  1. ^ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  2. ^ Randolph E. Schmid. "WA. Teen Wins Geography Bee on Third Try". ABC News.
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