3rd National Geographic Bee
| 3rd National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 1991 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | David Stillman |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Craigmont, Idaho |
| No. of contestants | 57 |
| Preceded by | 2nd National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 4th 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]
References
- ^ Kramer, Melody (May 21, 2013). "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
- ^ "National Geographic Bee Champions" (PDF). National Geographic. March 2016.
- ^ "Idaho youngster, 14, knows his orography, wins geography quiz". The Baltimore Sun. May 24, 1991.