10th National Geographic Bee

The 10th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 20, 1998, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Petko Peev of Forest Hills Central Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, J. B. Kizer of Portsmouth, Ohio, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Evan Sparks of Westminster Academy in Memphis, Tennessee, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3][4]

10th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 20, 1998
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerPetko Peev
Age13
ResidenceGrand Rapids, Michigan
No. of contestants57
Preceded by9th National Geographic Bee
Followed by11th National Geographic Bee

References
  1. Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
  2. "National Geographic Bee Champions" (PDF). National Geographic.
  3. "Michigan teen is winner of National Geography Bee". Deseret News.
  4. "Geography Wizard Lands National Championship". Orlando Sentinel.
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