3rd National Geographic Bee

3rd National Geographic Bee
DateMay 23, 1991
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerDavid Stillman
Age14
ResidenceCraigmont, Idaho
No. of contestants57
Preceded by2nd National Geographic Bee
Followed by4th National Geographic Bee

The 3rd National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 23, 1991, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was David Stillman of Craigmont, Idaho, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Carlos De La Fuente of Chandler, Arizona, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Eliot Brenner of Richmond, Virginia, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]

1991 State Champions

State Winner's Name Grade School City/Town Notes
Arizona Carlos de la Fuente 6th Chandler Second Place
Idaho David Stillman 8th Craigmont 1991 Champion
Kentucky Matthew Coldiron 8th Somerset Top 10 finalist
Maine Liam Burnell Falmouth Top 10 finalist
Maryland Danny Dudis 8th Pocomoke City Top 10 finalist
Mississippi Stephen Gent 8th Gulfport Top 10 finalist
Missouri Joe Turner 8th Bernie Top 10 finalist
Ohio Tom Barringer Delta Top 10 finalist
Pennsylvania Rob Leitner 8th Carlisle Top 10 finalist
Virginia Eliot Brenner Richmond Third Place
Washington Lawson Fite 7th Shumway Middle School Vancouver

References

  1. ^ Kramer, Melody (May 21, 2013). "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "National Geographic Bee Champions" (PDF). National Geographic. March 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 8, 2016.
  3. ^ "Idaho youngster, 14, knows his orography, wins geography quiz". The Baltimore Sun. May 24, 1991.
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