Department News
History Department
Mr. DiCicco, Social Studies
Supervisor,
congratulates
eighth grade student Evan
Sheehan on his recent victory
at the National Geographic
Bee.
Evan Sheehan Wins Gateway’s Geography Bee
The National Geographic Society held its 26th annual National Geography Bee for students
in grades 4-8, encompassing thousands of schools across the nation. This year, eighth
grade student Evan Sheehan from the Future Team won Gateway’s school level
competition. Evan was perfect at the school level championship, answering all five of his
questions correctly. Matt Goetz, a seventh grade student from the Triumph Team, was the
runner up. Evan will now take a written examination; up to 100 of the top scorers in the
state will then be eligible to compete in the New Jersey State Geography Bee, which will
be held on April 4, 2014.
The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.
for the state champions to participate in the National Geography Bee National
Championship on May 19-21, 2014, moderated by Alex Trebek. The first place national
winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, a trip to the Galapagos Islands, and a
lifetime membership in the society