Granite State Challenge - Super Sunday Qualifying Event
New Hampshire High School Teams Compete for 1 of Just 16 Coveted Spots
(DURHAM, September 12, 2017) — New Hampshire high school academic teams are invited to compete for one of 16 spots on the upcoming season of New Hampshire Public Television's long-running high school quiz show, Granite State Challenge, at the SUPER SUNDAY qualifying event at Manchester Community College on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
High school teams made up of up to six students will take a 100-question written test as a team. The test covers everything from physics to pop culture! The 14 highest scoring teams will have a guaranteed spot on Granite State Challenge. Four wild card teams will also be selected from participation schools and those school will meet in two non-televised matches at NH Public Television. The two winning teams will secure the final two spots for the upcoming season, which will premiere in early 2018. Teams can learn more and register here: nhptv.org/gsc
GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE is generously supported by lead sponsor UNITIL with additional support from: NEA New Hampshire, Heinemann, New Hampshire Magazine, D.F. Richard, Measured Progress, PAX World Investments, The NHHEAF Network, NH Lottery and and our Super Sunday partner, Manchester Community College.
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plymouth regional high v. prospect mountain high
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Thursday, 2/13 at 8:30 P.M. on NHPBS -
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Thursday, 2/20 at 8:30 P.M. on NHPBS -
kingswood regional high v. portsmouth high
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Thursday, 2/27 at 8:30 P.M. on NHPBS
GSC Fun Facts:
- Granite State Challenge premiered on January 30, 1984
- 21 NH high schools have taken home the GSC Championship Trophy
- Londonderry High School took the first championship title.
- Merrimack High School took the 2023 title.
- Over 6,500 students have participated in GSC.
- Over 135, 000 questions have been asked on GSC.
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