(DURHAM, October 6, 2005) — Get ready to cheer on your favorite high school academic teams when New Hampshire Public Television’s Granite State Challenge begins its new season today @ 8 p.m. In Round One, St. Thomas Aquinas High School takes on Trinity High School for bragging rights and the opportunity to move up to the next round of competition.Now in its 23rd year, Granite State Challenge brings New Hampshire’s top high school academic teams head-to-head in lively competition. The game emphasizes quick recall of factual material in all major disciplines – math, science, social studies, language arts and fine arts – with a few questions about current events, entertainment, sports, and New Hampshire topics. Host Jim Jeannotte asks the Challenge questions to the teams; co-host Tim Estiloz interviews team members prior to the game.Tune in each Thursday night @ 8 p.m. to follow your favorite teams and track their progress through the weekly competition. The popular quiz contest begins with 32 Granite State high school teams battling toward the coveted SuperChallenge title. There are four single-elimination rounds leading to the final contest in May.If you miss a match and want to see how your favorite team fared, you can always watch Granite State Challenge online at www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/gsc.htm.Major funding for Granite State Challenge is provided by the New Hampshire Lottery. Additional funding is provided by Public Service of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Community Technical College System, Irving Oil, and the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network Organizations.About New Hampshire Public Television: Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. NHPTV provides instructional services for 206,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs and services for children preschool to age 8, parents, and early education professionals; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for educators in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.
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