The National Geography Bee returned to the Middle School
The National Geography Bee returned to the Middle School after the Social Studies department expresses an interest in the program. Jessica Konken, the district's enrichment coordinator, helped to organize the event. Students took a geography screening during their reading period in the beginning December. The top 16 students missed three or fewer questions on screening test with one student getting 100%. The top 16 students were then invited to participate in the Middle School's Bee on January 5, 2006. Students studied for the geography bee with resources from the National Geographic Study Corner. These resources included sample questions, on-line games and blank maps. Forteen students then competed in the school bee. The competition consisted of 7 rounds. The top ten competitors then moved onto a final round. The top three students received plaques, and the top winner also received a metal. The top student will also take a written test to see if he/she qualifies for the state level of competition.

1st Place=Mike Boerner
2nd Place=David Puente
3rd Place= Ryan Fredrickson

General information about the National Geography Bee can be found at www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee