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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2002 (LSN.ca) – Calvin McCarter, a 10-year-old reformed Christian fifth grader who is home-schooled, won the National Geographic Bee yesterday, the Washington Times reports. McCarter defeated nine teenaged competitors to win a $25,000 college scholarship he won’t need for years to come. Out of the top ten performers in the contest, hosted by Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek, four are home-schooled.  For Washington Times coverage see:  https://www.washingtontimes.com/metro/20020523-16883760.htm