1st National Geographic Bee

The 1st National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 19, 1989, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Jack Staddon of Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School in Great Bend, Kansas, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2][3] The 2nd-place winner, Michael Shannon of Reading, Massachusetts, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Kieu Luu of Riverdale, Maryland, won a $10,000 scholarship.[4]

1st National Geographic Bee
DateMay 19, 1989
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerJack Staddon
Age15
ResidenceGreat Bend, Kansas
No. of contestants57
Preceded byEstablished
Followed by2nd 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. "Kansas Boy Wins 1st Geography Bee". Los Angeles Times.
  4. "15-Year-Old's World View Wins Him a $25,000 Scholarship". Chicago Tribune.
Preceded by
Established		 1st National Geographic Bee
May 19, 1989		 Succeeded by
2nd National Geographic Bee
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