14th National Geographic Bee

The 14th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2002, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Calvin McCarter, a homeschooled student from Jenison, Michigan, who won a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. As of 2019, McCarter is the only 5th grader to have won the competition. The 2nd-place winner, Matthew Russell of Bradford, Pennsylvania, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Erik Miller of Kent, Washington, won a $10,000 scholarship.[2]

14th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 22, 2002
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerCalvin McCarter
Age10
ResidenceJenison, Michigan
No. of contestants55
Preceded by13th National Geographic Bee
Followed by15th National Geographic Bee

References
  1. Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic.
  2. Stentor Danielson. "Geographic Bee Champ: Michigan Ten-Year-Old". National Geographic News.
Preceded by
13th National Geographic Bee		 14th National Geographic Bee
May 22, 2002		 Succeeded by
15th National Geographic Bee
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