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3rd 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]

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

1991 State Champions

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StateWinner's NameGradeSchoolCity/TownNotes
ArizonaCarlos de la Fuente6thChandlerSecond Place
IdahoDavid Stillman8thCraigmont1991 Champion
KentuckyMatthew Coldiron8thSomersetTop 10 finalist
MaineLiam BurnellFalmouthTop 10 finalist
MarylandDanny Dudis8thPocomoke CityTop 10 finalist
MississippiStephen Gent8thGulfportTop 10 finalist
MissouriJoe Turner8thBernieTop 10 finalist
OhioTom BarringerDeltaTop 10 finalist
PennsylvaniaRob Leitner8thCarlisleTop 10 finalist
VirginiaEliot BrennerRichmondThird Place
WashingtonLawson Fite7thShumway Middle SchoolVancouver

References

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  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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