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Oluseyi A. Fayanju...
...Smith’s entourage couldn’t intimidate Oluseyi Fayajnu, who goes by Seyi. Large crowds are nothing new to this New Jersey native. After winning the 1996 National Geography Bee and a $25,000 college scholarship presented in the form of an oversized check, Fayanju waded through a sea of publicity. In addition to interviews with the BBC and the Voice of America, Fayanju appeared on “Good Morning America,” CNN and CBS News. “It was a whirlwind year,” he remembers...
This was perhaps the most uneven match of the day, as Fayanju rose almost one foot above Smith. This didn’t appear to daunt her as she sassed her way to the table, eager to get her game on because she had a meeting to go to in half an hour. In less than two seconds Fayanju pounded Smith’s arm into the picnic table, almost shattering Smith’s ulna. For the second round they decided to use their left arms. Whispers of “she’s left-handed?...
Fayanju’s last question in the National Geography Bee was: “Name the European co-principality whose heads of state are the president of France and the bishop of Urgel.” Fayanju correctly answered Andorra. Boulerice’s last question on “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?” was to name the city where the Trevi Fountain is located. Boulerice didn’t know the answer. Boulerice lost...
...Whenever there’s a lack of candidates, Harvard students always rise up,” said commission member Oluseyi A. Fayanju ’05. “I’m certain someone will write themselves...