3rd National Geographic Bee
1991 American academic competition
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The 3rd National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 23, 1991, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was David Stillman of Craigmont, Idaho, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, Carlos De La Fuente of Chandler, Arizona, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Eliot Brenner of Richmond, Virginia, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]
| 3rd National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 1991 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | David Stillman |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Craigmont, Idaho |
| No. of contestants | 57 |
| Preceded by | 2nd National Geographic Bee |
| Followed by | 4th National Geographic Bee |
1991 State Champions
| State | Winner's Name | Grade | School | City/Town | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Carlos de la Fuente | 6th | Chandler | Second Place | |
| Idaho | David Stillman | 8th | Craigmont | 1991 Champion | |
| Kentucky | Matthew Coldiron | 8th | Somerset | Top 10 finalist | |
| Maine | Liam Burnell | Falmouth | Top 10 finalist | ||
| Maryland | Danny Dudis | 8th | Pocomoke City | Top 10 finalist | |
| Mississippi | Stephen Gent | 8th | Gulfport | Top 10 finalist | |
| Missouri | Joe Turner | 8th | Bernie | Top 10 finalist | |
| Ohio | Tom Barringer | Delta | Top 10 finalist | ||
| Pennsylvania | Rob Leitner | 8th | Carlisle | Top 10 finalist | |
| Virginia | Eliot Brenner | Richmond | Third Place | ||
| Washington | Lawson Fite | 7th | Shumway Middle School | Vancouver |