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California's Aliya Deri Wins GSN's Second Annual 'National Vocabulary Championship' Finals
A national academic competition launched by GSN (Game Show Network) in 2006, the NVC was created to promote language arts skills and encourage vocabulary programs in high schools nationwide. More than a traditional "spelling bee," the NVC challenges high school students with a variety of word-play games focused on word usage and comprehension. Over 100,000 students took part in the 2007-2008 NVC competition, more than triple the number of last year's participants. The NVC has also received numerous accolades from some of the country's most noted dignitaries including
Along with the NVC's educational partner The Princeton Review, who provided the study materials and testing/game content for the NVC, today's event was presented in partnership with Cablevision's Power to Learn, Charter Communications, Comcast and Time
"We'd like to thank everyone involved in this year's NVC, especially our affiliate partners, who helped champion this important initiative in communities nationwide, and The Princeton Review," commented
After two intense rounds of competition, Deri sealed her victory in the third and final round by correctly identifying "peccadillo" as having come from the Latin word for "sin" in the following sentence:
"Joseph was not perturbed by his pal's peccadillo, but his parents apprehended it to be an unambiguous portent of future dereliction."
The knock-out-style round of vocabulary questions had begun with five finalists, of which 17 year-old NVC returnee
"The Princeton Review wants to congratulate all the students who have advanced to the Finals. We are proud to be a part of this event and that our study materials have helped them achieve this success," said Rob Franek, VP Publishing of The Princeton Review.
One of the 42 students to earn a spot at the NVC Finals via the program's online exam and in-person regional exam, Deri (daughter of Robert and Chandan) is no stranger to academic competition. In 2005, she placed second at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and placed nationally in a variety of other regional, state, and national competitions. An avid reader in her free time, Deri also plays the piano, violin, and viola. In addition, she competes on her high school's water polo and swim teams.
"I'm extremely surprised. I honestly didn't think I'd make it this far. And then to win," said an exuberant Deri upon her victory. "If anyone wants to win this, start reading. Start now; that's how you learn."
For her victory, Deri will also receive a copy of The American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, a "one year supply" of burritos from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Encyclopedia Britannica's 2008 Ultimate Reference Suite DVD as well as their Concise Encyclopedia and 2008 Almanac,
As today's second-place winner, Chao will receive
Embraced by students, teachers, higher education officials and education groups including the National Education Association, the NVC is also supported by sponsors The American Heritage(R) Dictionary, Chipotle, Encyclopedia Britannica, Mead, Sony Vaio(R), USA Today and Youth Service America. As the 2007-2008 NVC transportation sponsor, JetBlue Airways provided roundtrip airfare to and from
Photos of the 50 NVC finalists, along with more information about the National Vocabulary Championship and video of the event, can be found at http://www.GSN.com/NVC.
About the "National Vocabulary Championship"
GSN's National Vocabulary Championship (NVC) is a nationwide academic competition that offers high school students the opportunity to win money toward college tuition through local and national events. Created by GSN, along with educational partner The Princeton Review, the NVC is open to eligible high school students in the 50
About GSN
GSN is an industry-leading, game content provider distributing competition programming through its 66-million subscriber cable television network and its casual and skill-based online games site, GSN.com. As the premier television network for games, GSN produces some of the most popular original casino and game show series on TV today. GSN.com features all types of game play: FLASH games for fun, skill cash game tournaments and free downloadable games. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S. and
About The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in
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