We raised more than $200 for First Book in our first week of fundraising, and we’ll be at the Carl Hansen Student Center tables this week to accept more donations and tournament registrations during the following times:
Monday, March 5: 9:45-4
Thursday, March 8: 10:30-5
Friday, March 9: 10:45-2
Hochheiser held a large lead until the end when Nariyani brought the score within 35 points. However, Hochheiser was able to play top-valued letters “Q,” “Z” and “J” to clinch victory.
Both participants received monetary prizes and Words With Friends T-shirts.
Junior Christine Young was selected in a raffle to receive an iPad, while event attendees enjoyed food and music.
The Chronicle raised more than $700 for First Book, a charity for illiterate children.
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