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GEOGRAPHY BEE 2007

CONGRATULATIONS Erik Troske from Barker Middle School in Michigan City won the 2007 Indiana Geographic Bee! He represented Indiana at the national-level competition May 22-23 in Washington, D.C.
2007 TOP TEN FINALISTS

Names left to right: Arjun Achary, David Atkinson, Ariane Bolt, Alexander Chemey, Robert Constant, Jonathan Hielkema, Kaleb Kramer, William Overhauser, Erik Troske, Robert Ziegler


Top Ten Finishers: 10th Place - Arjun Achary from Woodside Middle School, Ft. Wayne 9th Place - Ariane Bolt from St. Joseph Co. Homeschoolers, South Bend 8th Place - Alexander Chemey from Norwell Middle School, Ossian 7th Place - Robert Ziegler from White River Home Educators, Greenwood 6th Place - David Atkinson from Creekside Middle School, Carmel	5th Place - Robert Constant from Northside Middle School, Muncie 4th Place - Kaleb Kramer from North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg 3rd Place - Jonathan Hielkema from Highland Christian School, Highland 2nd Place - William Overhauser from the International School, Indianapolis 1st Place - Erik Troske from Barker Middle School, Michigan City
Tie-Breaker Round: Ten competed in the tie-breaker round for the last four spots for the final round. Six had advanced automatically with perfect scores in the preliminary round. List of all 101 state qualifiers Statistics

Dr. James Speer, Geography Department at Indiana State Univeristy, kicked off the day’s activities. He congratulated the state qualifiers on their achievement. He stressed the connection throughout the education curriuculum, and the connections to career opportunities and life-long learning.

Dr. Robert White, Dean of the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, welcomed participants and guests to campus. He stressed the academic diversity offered by IUPUI and encouraged students to attend once they reach college age. "Through the study of human cultures, of differing economic structures, geo-political systems, history, and sociological structures, our students are uniquely equipped to function in a changing world."

Chief Meteorologist Chris Wright for WTHR Channel 13, moderated the final round of the Indiana State Finals of the National Geographic Bee. His expertise and humor eased the participants anxiety enabling them to focus on the questions.

State Champion, Erik Troske with his Mom, Judy Troske and teacher representative, Amy Hamann.

Top three finishers (l. to r.-Erik, Jonathan, and William) with moderator, Chris Wright.

Preliminary round competition

Preliminary round competition

Maryland Public Television had a crew on hand to film some "Bee activity" for a documentary for the National Geographic. WFYI Indianapolis Channel 20 will air the documentary on June 1st along with the National Competition. Check your local PBS listings for additional air times.

Special thanks to the Lilly Endowment Incorporated and MacAllister Machinery for production funding!
The final round of the Indiana Geographic Bee was taped and was televised around the state via the Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations.

The Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Edcuation Division
PO Box 88068
2801 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
www.lillyendowment.org

MacAllister Machinery
Mr. P.E. MacAllister
PO Box 1941
7575 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46206
www.macallister.com

Knowledge of Geography is key to our ability to survive and compete in today's interconnected world. It helps us to understand events and issues that affect everyone - including environmental problems, our economic well being, and or relations with other nations. We must know Geography if our state and country are to interact efficiently and productively with the world around us.

Each of the top 101 Indiana students received recognition from the National Geographic Society and the Indiana State House.

For additional information, please, contact the Indiana Geographic Bee Coordinator, Kathy Kozenski, at (317) 274-8879.

	Dr. James Speer, Geography Department at Indiana State Univeristy, kicked off the day’s activities. He congratulated the state qualifiers on their achievement. He stressed the connection throughout the education curriuculum, and the connections to career opportunities and life-long learning.
	Dr. Robert White, Dean of the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, welcomed participants and guests to campus. He stressed the academic diversity offered by IUPUI and encouraged students to attend once they reach college age. "Through the study of human cultures, of differing economic structures, geo-political systems, history, and sociological structures, our students are uniquely equipped to function in a changing world."
	Chief Meteorologist Chris Wright for WTHR Channel 13, moderated the final round of the Indiana State Finals of the National Geographic Bee. His expertise and humor eased the participants anxiety enabling them to focus on the questions.
	State Champion, Erik Troske with his Mom, Judy Troske and teacher representative, Amy Hamann.
	Top three finishers (l. to r.-Erik, Jonathan, and William) with moderator, Chris Wright.
	Preliminary round competition
	Preliminary round competition
	Maryland Public Television had a crew on hand to film some "Bee activity" for a documentary for the National Geographic. WFYI Indianapolis Channel 20 will air the documentary on June 1st along with the National Competition. Check your local PBS listings for additional air times.