2nd National Geographic Bee

The 2nd National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 1990, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Susannah Batko-Yovino of the Washington-Jefferson School in Altoona, Pennsylvania, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Tim Forest of C.J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen, New York, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Martin Hohner of Luther Burbank School in Chicago, Illinois, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]

2nd National Geographic Bee
DateMay 24, 1990
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerSusannah Batko-Yovino
Age11
ResidenceAltoona, Pennsylvania
No. of contestants57
Preceded by1st National Geographic Bee
Followed by3rd 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. "Pennsylvania Girl Wins National Geography Bee Finals". Associated Press.
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