14th National Geographic Bee

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14th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 22, 2002
Location Washington, D.C.
WinnerCalvin McCarter
Age10
Residence Jenison, Michigan
No. of contestants55
Preceded by 13th National Geographic Bee
Followed by 15th National Geographic Bee

The 14th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2002, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. [1] The winner was Calvin McCarter, a homeschooled student from Jenison, Michigan, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. As of 2019, McCarter is the only 5th grader to have won the competition. The 2nd-place winner, Matthew Russell of Bradford, Pennsylvania, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Erik Miller of Kent, Washington, won a $10,000 scholarship. [2]

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2002 State Champions

StateWinner's NameGradeSchoolCity/TownNotes
Colorado Isaiah P. HessTop 10 finalist
Connecticut Aaron KiershTop 10 finalist
Department of Defense Ryan J. Felix8thwon the Department of Defense Bee in 2001Top 10 finalist
Kansas Benjamin S. DetrixheTop 10 finalist (9th place)Won the Kansas State Bee in 2001
Michigan Calvin McCarter5thJenison2002 Champion
New York Nathaniel R. MattisonTop 10 finalist
North Carolina Alexander Taylor SmithTop 10 finalist
North Dakota John Rice8thMaddockWon the North Dakota State Bee in 2000 and 2001Top 10 finalist
Pennsylvania Matthew RussellBradfordSecond Place
Utah Derek Wells5thPinnacle Canyon AcademyWellington
Washington Erik MillerKentThird Place

References

  1. ↑ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  2. ↑ Stentor Danielson. "Geographic Bee Champ: Michigan Ten-Year-Old". National Geographic News. Archived from the original on June 3, 2002.
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