9th National Geographic Bee
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| 9th National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 1997 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Alex Kerchner |
| Age | 12 |
| Residence | Kirkland, Washington |
| No. of contestants | 57 |
| Preceded by | 8th National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 10th National Geographic Bee |
The 9th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 28, 1997, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Alex Kerchner of Kamiakin Junior High School in Kirkland, Washington, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Steve Sreckovic of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Justin Mosel of Orchard, Nebraska, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3][4][5]
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