State finals for the National Geographic Bee were held across the country on April 1. Winners will compete in Washington D.C. on May 24-25.
Congratulations to Virginia’s Finalists!
- First place winner of the Virginia Finals is Patrick Hammes, shown here with his parents David and Elizabeth Hammes. Patrick is in the 7th grade at Herndon Middle School, Herndon, VA.
Good luck in Washington, Patrick!
- 2nd Place finalist, Vamsi Manne, a 7th grader at Mercer Middle School, Aldie, VA. His proud parents are Ravi and Vara Manne.
3rd place went to Quentin Powers, a 5th grader at Arlington Traditional School, Arlington, VA. He is shown with sister Vanessa, mother Evelyn, and father Stephen Powers.
