On April 4th, 2014 100 children from across the state came to Albany New York to compete in The National Geographic Geography Bee. They were vying for the chance to go to the National Competition in Washington, D.C. 5 groups of 20 students were sequestered in different rooms around the NYS Museum with a moderator and score keeper. Students grades 4-8 participated in an eight round competition. Upon completion moderators met to determine the top scoring students in each of the five groups. Unfortunately, our Marcellus student received 6 out of 8, removing him from the final phase.
Sixteen children scored a perfect 8 out of 8 and were then placed on stage in an auditorium. This elimination round was necessary because the last phase allowed for only 10 contestants. After 6 out of the 16 were eliminated the final round began. In the end the champion, a two time winner, and 8th grader from Upstate, moved on to Washington, D.C.
Ethan left with a t-shirt and certificate of participation, as well as the knowledge that he was part of an elite group of children with knowledge of their world that rivals that of many adults.
Way to go Ethan!
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