National Geography Bee Winners @ MSE
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Matty C., a sixth-grade student in Mrs. Barrett's class, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.
The school bee, at which students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 28th Annual National Geographic Bee. In addition to Matty, the school bee consisted of 3 finalists, including Sernety M. & Jaci S. 2nd & 3rd runner ups.
Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories are participating in the 2016 bee. The school champions, including Matty, will take a qualifying test; up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state bee on April 1.
The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state winners to participate in the bee national championship rounds May 22-25. The first-place national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the society, including a subscription to National Geographic magazine, and a National Geographic Expeditions trip to a national park in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
The national finals will air on television on the National Geographic Channel and PBS stations.
Those interested can test their geography knowledge with the GeoBee Challenge, an online geography quiz at nationalgeographic.com/geobee, which poses 10 new questions a day, or by downloading the “National Geographic GeoBee Challenge” app, with more than 1,000 questions culled from past Bees.
National Geographic is a global nonprofit membership organization driven by a passionate belief in the power of science, exploration and storytelling to change the world. It funds hundreds of research and conservation projects around the globe each year. With the support of its members and donors, it works to inspire, illuminate and teach through scientific expeditions, award-winning journalism, education initiatives and more. For information: nationalgeographic.com
