Merrick Avenue Middle School Hosts National Geographic Geography Bee

The Merrick Avenue Middle School (MAMS) Social Studies Department recently held its annual National Geographic Geography Bee.

A total of 75 students participated in the bee, which had been determined by preliminary rounds that took place in each Social Studies classroom.

Eighth-graders Ryan Kaylie and Justin Turkiewicz of Ms. Lucrezia Colangelo’s class were the bee’s final two contestants.

After several rounds, Kaylie was declared the winner.

Kaylie will have the opportunity to compete in New York State’s Geography Bee.

State winners advance to the national championship rounds in Washington,

Photo Captions:

1) Winner Ryan Kaylie with Ms. Lucrezia Colangelo

2) The final two contestants Ryan Kaylie and Justin Turkiewicz with Ms.

Lucrezia Colangelo.

3) Some participants in the Geography Bee at Merrick Avenue Middle School.

Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District