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2009 Trivia Challenge

For more information please contact:
516-378-2000 x651 or Email us.

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2009 Trivia Challenge Finals Schedule

February 23 – 3rd & 4th grade

February 24 – 5th & 6th grade

February 25 – 7th & 8th grade

February 26 – 9th - 12th grade

All those participating in the Finals are asked to arrive at ucpn's Karp Siegel Gym by 4:30 pm.  At this time, team pictures will be taken and refreshments will be available.  

The Competition starts at 5PM each evening.

There's Nothing Trivial About This Great Competition!

Every year the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc holds a county-wide Trivia Challenge event at our center here in Roosevelt. Trivia Challenge is an academic fundraising event that combines education, philanthropy and a good time. Since the events inception, Nassau County students, teachers and administrators have helped thousands of children and adults with disabilities served by the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. Trivia Challenge takes place on the Elementary, Junior High, and High School levels. It is one of ucpn’s most successful and exciting fundraisers. The competition is known as the event “where students with great minds and good hearts raise funds for ucpn.”

The ucpn Development Department sends trivia tests to teachers throughout Nassau County who then administer them to their students. Participating students, in teams of four, take the 100-question Trivia Challengesm written test. It covers a wide variety of subjects from academics to popular culture. The test takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and can be administered any time starting in October through the beginning of February. Students raise money for ucpn by asking their family and friends to sponsor them to take the test and we offer students many exciting fundraising prizes. The highest scoring team from each school is then invited to compete in the county-wide Trivia Challenge Championship held at our agency. The winning team on each level receives the Trivia Challenge trophy to display in their school for a year. The finals will be held on February 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th in 2009.

2008 Trivia Challenge Champions

3rd/4th grade winners - Munsey Park School, Manhasset
(From left to right)
Michelle Gevirtz (Trivia Challenge Coordinator), Vedaant Kukadia – 4th grade, Kyle Peter – 4th grade, Charles Evdos (Director of Development), Saanchi Kukadia – 3rd grade, and Emma Rainson – 3rd grade
Teacher:  Mr. Jesse Cohen
Principal: Dr. Jean Kendall

5th/6th grade winners - St. Agnes Cathedral School, Rockville Centre
All 5th graders
Michelle Gevirtz (Trivia Challenge Coordinator), Ryan Sumberac, Sean Davir, Robert Aromiskis, and Jonathan Hall
Teacher:  Ms. Carol Gerard

7th/8th grade winners - Great Neck South Middle School
All 8th graders
Philip Daian, Roei Curi, Ross Dispenza, and Daniel Lee
Teacher:  Ms. Linda Musmeci

High School (9 - 12th) - Calhoun High School, Merrick
All 12th graders
Michelle Gevirtz (Trivia Challenge Coordinator), Aaron Rubenstein, Angelina Caruso, Bob Hackett, and Elliot Wegman
Teacher: Mr. Ryan Clark

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In support of our Trivia Challenge event, we have speakers who can make a presentation at your school. We believe it is important to educate "our children" so that they may have a better understanding of people with Cerebral Palsy and other developmental disabilities. In addition, we will explain the Trivia Challenge event and how it will benefit the thousands of children and adults supported by ucpn.

Come join the growing number of schools in Nassau County who participate in Trivia Challenge. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Gevirtz, Development Associate, at (516) 378-2000, ext. 651 or email: