12th National Geographic Bee
| 12th National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2000 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Felix Peng |
| Age | 13 |
| Residence | Guilford, Connecticut |
| No. of contestants | 55 |
| Preceded by | 11th National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 13th National Geographic Bee |
The 12th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 2000, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Felix Peng of Elisabeth Adams Middle School in Guilford, Connecticut, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, George Thampy, of St. Louis, Missouri, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Jonathan Janus, of Ravenel, South Carolina, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]
References
- ^ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
- ^ Susan Fineman. "Geography Champ Finds Place in History". The Washington Post.
- ^ "2000 National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.