Anthony Roney, an 8^th grade Fairhope Middle School student, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee. The school-level Bee requires students to answer oral questions on geography.

This is the first round in the 24^th annual National Geographic Bee and qualifies Anthony for advancement to the next level of competition, a written exam to determine state competitors. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship. The national championship will be held May 22-24, 2012 in Washington, D. C. The 2012 Bee is sponsored by Google.