The year 2000 represented the "Golden Age" of the program's televised reach. During this time, the national finals were high-production events, often broadcast to millions. Volume 2 of a series from this era typically covers the state-level competitions that fed into the national finals.

Community Impact: Participants from the 2000 series often went on to become leaders in medicine, law, and the arts, using the scholarships earned to fund prestigious university educations.

UPD (Updated): Indicates that the original footage has been remastered, digitized, or appended with updated information regarding the winners' subsequent careers. Legacy of the Participants