5th National Geographic Bee

The 5th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 26, 1993, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Noel Erinjeri of Swartz Creek, Michigan, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2][3] The 2nd-place winner, Michael Ring of Milford, Massachusetts, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Jeffrey Hoppes of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, won a $10,000 scholarship.[4]

5th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 26, 1993
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerNoel Erinjeri
Age14
ResidenceSwartz Creek, Michigan
No. of contestants57
Preceded by4th National Geographic Bee
Followed by6th 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. Arthur Higbee. "American Topics". The New York Times.
  4. Cassandra Burrell. "Michigan Teen-Ager Wins National Geography Bee with AM-Geography Bee-List". Associated Press.
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