19th National Geographic Bee
The 19th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 23, 2007, sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
| 19th National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2007 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Caitlin Snaring |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Redmond, Washington |
| No. of contestants | 55 |
| Preceded by | 18th National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 20th National Geographic Bee |
Overview
The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Caitlin Snaring, a homeschooled student from Redmond, Washington, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The 2nd-place winner, Suneil Iyer of Kansas, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Mark Arildsen of Tennessee, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]
References
- Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
- Scott Norris. "Girl Wins Geographic Bee -- First in 17 Years". National Geographic News.
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