The winner of the 2009 NH GeoBee was Cooper Lecza, an 8th grade student who attends Ross A Lurgio Middle School, Bedford NH.
Cooper will receive $100, the “National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World” and a trip to Washington, D.C., where he will represent New Hampshire in the national finals at the National Geographic Headquarters, May 19-20, 2009.
The national finals will be televised and hosted by “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek and the winner of the national competition gets a free trip to the Galapagos Islands with Trebek and the Jeopardy Clue Crew, a $25,000 scholarship and a lifetime membership with National Geographic.
Joe Ronca, a 6th grader from West Runningbrook School, Derry NH, took second place and Adam Burnett, a 7th grade student representing Westmoreland School, Westmoreland took third place in a hard fought, hour long final contest.
Congratulations to Cooper and good luck for the National Competition.
Keene Sentinel Story.
“The programs offered by the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance are possible due to the support of the National Geographic Education Foundation and Keene State College.”
