The 9th
National Geographic Bee was held in
Washington, D.C., on May 28, 1997, sponsored by the
National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by
Jeopardy! host
Alex Trebek
George Alexander Trebek (; July 22, 1940 – November 8, 2020) was a Canadian-American game show host and television personality. He is best known for hosting the syndicated general knowledge quiz game show ''Jeopardy!'' for 37 season ...
. The winner was Alex Kerchner of Kamiakin Junior High School in
Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. A suburb east of Seattle, its population was 92,175 in the 2020 U.S. census which made it the sixth largest city in the county and the twelfth largest in the state.
The city's downto ...
, who won a $25,000 college scholarship. The 2nd-place winner, Steve Sreckovic of
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 20,795 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census.
History
South Milwaukee was laid out in 1891 by the South Milwaukee com ...
, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Justin Mosel of
Orchard, Nebraska
Orchard is a village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 379 at the 2010 census.
History
Orchard was founded in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from local apple orchards.
Recreatio ...
, won a $10,000 scholarship.
References
External links
National Geographic Bee Official Website
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