17th National Geographic Bee

17th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 25, 2005
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerNathan Cornelius
Age13
ResidenceCottonwood, Minnesota
No. of contestants55
Preceded by16th National Geographic Bee
Followed by18th National Geographic Bee

The 17th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 25, 2005, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Nathan Cornelius, a homeschooled student from Cottonwood, Minnesota, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The 2nd-place winner, Karan Takhar of the Gordon School in East Providence, Rhode Island, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Samuel Brandt of Roosevelt Middle School in Eugene, Oregon, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]

References

  1. ^ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  2. ^ David Braun. "Minnesota Boy Wins 2005 National Geographic Bee". National Geographic News. Archived from the original on May 27, 2005.
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