Education

Riverhead students to appear on ‘The Challenge’ quiz show

COURTESY PHOTO | From left: Coach Christopher McCrary, Riverhead team members Sandra Ruttkayova, Gabby Savaneviciute, Daniel Raynor, Meyling Zuniga and Nina Giannuzzi.

Riverhead High School students squared off against a team from Islip Monday for an upcoming episode of the MSG Varsity quiz show, The Challenge.

Students Sandra Ruttkayova, Gabby Savaneviciute, Daniel Raynor, Meyling Zuniga and Nina Giannuzzi represented Riverhead along with their coach, high school science teacher Christopher McCrary.

The Challenge test students in art, literature, math, science, history and current events. Now in its 15th season, the show is made up of four rounds: multiple choice, lightning round, free response, and the complete 180 round, according to the MSG Varsity website.

Tune in to MSG Varsity Channel 14 Monday, Oct. 31., at 6:30 p.m. to find out who won.