David Madden - '99

David Madden '99 is one of the most successful contestants in the history of the quiz show Jeopardy! and the founder and Executive Director of International Academic Competitions, an organization serving students in over 50 countries. Six years after captaining the RHS quiz bowl team to a state title and a second place finish at the National Championships, David appeared on Jeopardy! in 2005, winning 19 consecutive shows. As of 2024, his winning streak is the 8th longest in the show's history. In 2019, David returned to the show and became co-champion of the Jeopardy! All-Star Games tournament. Since founding IAC in 2010, he has created and overseen the National History Bee and Bowl, National Geography Bee, National Science Bee, International History Olympiad, International Geography Championships, International Environmental Science Olympiad, and over 30 other competitions. Over 50,000 students worldwide, including dozens from Ridgewood, compete annually in IAC events, thus giving them opportunities to celebrate academic achievement and meet like-minded peers. Inducted 2024

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1999

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