Tuba City Junior High School 2026 Geography Bee Champion & Participants
Congratulations to 8th grader Leena Tayyab, our school-wide Geography Bee champion!
Leena outshined students from grades 6–8 in a competitive matchup on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Outstanding job to all our finalists—your knowledge of world capitals, landmarks, and geography made for an exciting competition.
The Competition
Our top 10 students from each grade level competed in a single-day tournament format, answering rapid-fire questions about world geography. The bee tested students’ knowledge across continents, nations, cities, natural features, and more. It was impressive to see the depth of preparation and quick thinking from our sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.
6th Grade Qualifiers:
Kendale Begay
Ezaiyah Begaye
Garrett Attakai
Logan Begay
Kade Robbins
Tyrin Yazzie
Nanabah Theoldore
Angelo Surveyor
Jusvienna Yazzie
Talita Sebastian
7th Grade Qualifiers:
Tahkodah Bilagody
Maceon Bennett
Siobhan Pahona
Brynn Honyouti
Dylan Tallsalt
James Robbins
Xavien Begay
Peyton Bennett
Kennedy Edaakie
Shaundiin Begay
8th Grade Qualifiers:
Manygoats, Tylor
Goldtooth, Reiny-Pearl
Tallsalt, Kaydee
Malabanan, Agueda Collyn
Tayyab, Leena
