The 17th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 25, 2005, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Nathan Cornelius, a homeschooled student from Cottonwood, Minnesota, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The 2nd-place winner, Karan Takhar of the Gordon School in East Providence, Rhode Island, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Samuel Brandt of Roosevelt Middle School in Eugene, Oregon, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]
| 17th National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2005 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Nathan Cornelius |
| Age | 13 |
| Residence | Cottonwood, Minnesota |
| No. of contestants | 55 |
| Preceded by | 16th National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 18th National Geographic Bee |
References edit
- ^ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
- ^ David Braun. "Minnesota Boy Wins 2005 National Geographic Bee". National Geographic News. Archived from the original on May 27, 2005.