8th National Geographic Bee

The 8th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 29, 1996, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Seyi Fayanju of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School in Verona, New Jersey, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Ryan Bean of Augusta, Maine, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Matthew Conway of El Reno, Oklahoma, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]

8th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 29, 1996
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerSeyi Fayanju
Age12
ResidenceVerona, New Jersey
No. of contestants57
Preceded by7th National Geographic Bee
Followed by9th 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. Linton Weeks. "Right Place at the Right Time". The Washington Post.
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