(DURHAM, May 24, 2005) — Question to question, buzzer to buzzer, high school teams across New Hampshire have been vying for the coveted SuperChallenge title since September. Who will emerge victorious? Find out this Thursday night @ 8 p.m., as Alvirne High School competes against Inter-Lakes High School during the 22nd Granite State SuperChallenge on New Hampshire Public Television.Granite State Challenge showcases New Hampshire high school academic teams squaring off over quick recall questions 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 people, places and events. Both teams are entering the finals with impressive wins this season. On the road to the finals, Alvirne defeated Timberlane Regional High School (390-30), Woodsville High School (305-245), Phillips Exeter Academy (340-245) and Con-Val Regional High School (330-230). The Inter-Lakes team defeated John Stark Regional High School (195-130), Newmarket Jr./Sr. High School (220-185), Campbell High School (260-250) and Portsmouth Christian Academy (295-285). While Alvirne has a young team this year – three juniors and one senior – the students are widely read and practice after school once a week, according to coaches Mary-Jane Ames and Marjorie Inderbitzen. The Broncos have made it to the finals twice before, winning each time (1989 and 1994). The all-senior Inter-Lakes Lakers are ready for their first Granite State SuperChallenge. According to coach Laurence Lougee, the students are well-read, knowledgeable and intellectually curious. If you miss a show and want to see the teams take the Challenge with Jim, or you want to learn more about the players through interviews with co-host Tim Estiloz, watch Granite State Chalenge 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 Colleges, Irving Oil, and the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation.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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