Stefan Petrovic (steh-FAHN PET-roh-vitch), a seventh-grader from South Junior High in Lawrence, has taken third place in the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D-C. The national competition pits school-age kids against each other in a variety of tests on their knowledge of geography.
Stefan competed in the national finals of the bee yesterday (WED). His prizes include a $10,000 college scholarship and $500 in cash.