11th National Geographic Bee

The 11th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 26, 1999, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was David Beihl, a homeschooled student from Saluda, South Carolina, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Australia.[2][3] The 2nd-place winner, Jason Borschow of St. John's School in Condado, Puerto Rico, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Tanveer Ali of Flint, Michigan, won a $10,000 scholarship.[4][5]

11th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 26, 1999
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerDavid Beihl
Age13
ResidenceSaluda, South Carolina
No. of contestants55
Preceded by10th National Geographic Bee
Followed by12th National Geographic Bee

References
  1. Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
  2. Linda Dobson. "Homeschooler David Beihl, National Geography Bee Winner". parentatthehelm.com.
  3. "Home schooler is the 1999 National Geography Bee Champion". HSLDA.
  4. "Knowing 'La Nina' Is Cool Way to Win Geography Bee". Los Angeles Times.
  5. Anjetta McQueen. "Homeschooled Boy Wins Spelling Bee". Associated Press.
Preceded by
10th National Geographic Bee		 11th National Geographic Bee
May 26, 1999		 Succeeded by
12th National Geographic Bee
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