9th National Geographic Bee

9th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 28, 1997
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerAlex Kerchner
Age12
ResidenceKirkland, Washington
No. of contestants57
Preceded by8th National Geographic Bee
Followed by10th 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. The winner was Alex Kerchner of Kamiakin Junior High School in Kirkland, Washington, who won a $25,000 college scholarship. 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.

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