4th National Geographic Bee

4th National Geographic Bee
Date May 21, 1992
Location Washington, D.C.
Winner Lawson Fite
Age 13
Residence Vancouver, Washington
No. of contestants 57
Preceded by 3rd National Geographic Bee
Followed by 5th National Geographic Bee

The 4th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1992, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Lawson Fite of Shumway Middle School in Vancouver, Washington, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Geoffrey Hatchard of Cresco, Pennsylvania, won a $15,000 scholarship.[3] The 3rd-place winner, Michael Sherback of North Easton, Massachusetts, won a $10,000 scholarship.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
  2. ↑ "National Geographic Bee Champions" (PDF). National Geographic.
  3. ↑ "Nautical Question Decides Geography Bee". The New York Times.
  4. ↑ Tamara Henry. "Geography Bee Victory Came Eez -- Vancouver, Wash. Boy, 13, Walks Off With 1st Prize". The Seattle Times.
Preceded by
3rd National Geographic Bee		 4th National Geographic Bee
May 21, 1992		 Succeeded by
5th National Geographic Bee
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