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NSC 2005 Player Roster: Detailed, By Rating
See also: a brief version of this page without details or photos, or the information in this page arranged alphabetically or geographically.
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50, used equipment, sales and leasing Dallas, TX Record: 47/132, 17-14 +152 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-02 Salado, TX; 2002-02 Phoenix, AZ; 2002-06, 2003-06 Mid-Cities, TX;2003-08 Houston, TX; 2004-01 Lampasas, TX; 2004-02 Costa Rica; 2004-06 Provence, France Hobbies: golf, music, reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/panyasoponlert_komol.jpeg) |
Age withheld, Student Bangkok, Thailand Record: 41/132, 17-14 +389 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002 Thailand Student Champion; 2003 Thailand Match Play Champion; 6th place, 2004 NSC; 6th place, 2005 WSC Hobbies: Reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/e/edley_joe.jpeg) |
57, Account Executive Coram, NY Record: 23/132, 18-13 +687 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Three-time National Scrabble Champion; 5 summer Renos; 3 Premier BATs; 5 A.C.s; 2 TNs, along with numerous other wins; 2004-11 Stamford, CT Hobbies: tai chi, reading, movies, puzzles |
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30, Mortgage Underwriter Portland, OR Record: 6/132, 20-11 +1495 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: WSC: 9th 2001; NSC: 2nd 1994, 3rd 2000, 6th 2002; 2004-05 Seattle, WA; 2004-06 SWILLINS; 2004-09 Portland and numerous other Western US tournament Hobbies: Bridge, rock climbing, music (trombone, piano). Wife Chris, daughters Samantha (4) and Melanie (1) |
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39, food industry Baltimore, MD First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1990 Nigerian NSC; Placed in top ten at two WSCs; 2004-07 Reno, NV Hobbies: driving, dancing, and music |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/s/sujjayakorn_panupol.jpeg) |
Age withheld, Student Bangkok, Thailand Record: 9/132, 19-12 +1610 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002 Thailand Match Play Champion, 2003 World Champion Hobbies: Soccer |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/l/lerman_jerry.jpeg) |
55, Risk Management Consultant Foster City, CA Record: 26/132, 18-13 +453 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-03 Portland, OR; 2002-12 Campbell, CA; 2005-02 Phoeniz, AZ Hobbies: Reading, Neighborhood newspaper publishing, Chess |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/b/benedict_nathan.jpg) |
24, Law Clerk for Pima County Superior Court Tucson, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 11th at 2004 Nationals; 2003, 2004 Albuquerque NM; 2004-05 Los Gatos, CA; 2004-12 Tuscon, NM; 2nd place Grand Canyon 2003; 2003, 1999 Reno Early Bird Hobbies: Yoga, Crosswords, Siamese Cats |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/m/mallick_joey.jpeg) |
25, Medical Records Clerk Cape Elizabeth, ME Record: 17/132, 19-12 +48 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Yes, but not many; 2004-10 Cape Cod, MA; 2005-01 Reno, NV |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/c/cappelletto_brian.jpeg) |
35, Options Trader Chicago, IL Record: 4/132, 21-10 +407 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Place 1998 NSC, 2001 WSC, 1997&2004 Boston Premier, 1999, 2002, 2003 Reno Hobbies: golf, impersonations, fantasy baseball, trivia |
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38, Professional Poker Player Phoenix, AZ Record: 68/132, 15.5-15.5 +213 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4-time university chess champion; 2nd place, 7th grade fistfight; First Place: 1997 US Masters, 2000 Reno WCC + 15 others; 12th Place 2003 WSC, 14th Place 2001 WSC; 1990 SoAZChess Champ Hobbies: Drumming, learning piano, reading, writing, working out |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/n/nemitrmansuk_pakorn.jpeg) |
Age withheld, Architect Bangkok, Thailand Record: 57/132, 16-15 +635 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1992, 2003 Thailand Champion, 2nd at 2003 World Championship Hobbies: Reading |
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34, Statistician Trenton, NJ Record: 39/132, 17-14 +472 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-08 Parsippany, NJ Hobbies: Fantasy Baseball, Crosswords |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/w/weinstein_ian.jpeg) |
Age withheld, Physician Coral Springs, FL First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-02 Stuart, FL; 2002-03 Stuart, FL; 2003-01 Treasure Coast, FL;2003-08 Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2004-10 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Hobbies: bridge, table tennis, racquetball, poker |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/kramer_jim.jpeg) |
46, Proofreader Roseville, MN Record: 11/132, 19-12 +1089 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: WInner of 26 SCRABBLE Tournaments Hobbies: Tennis, Piano |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/s/schonbrun_lester_2.jpeg) |
69, Legal Secretary Oakland, CA Record: 61/132, 16-15 -71 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Reno champion, Nationals runner-up Hobbies: Politics |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/w/wapnick_joel.jpg) |
59, University professor Montréal, QC, Canada Record: 10/132, 19-12 +1128 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1983 NSC, (2nd) 1993 WSC, 1998 CNSC, 1999 WSC, (2nd) 2001 WSC Hobbies: Scrabble (more than a hobby) |
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56, Physician Houston, TX Record: 72/132, 15-16 +176 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-02, 2005-02 Salado, TX; 2005-01 Waco, TX; 2003 US WSC team member; Texas State Champion 2003 and 2005 Hobbies: Reading, travel, movies |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/d/daniel_robin.jpg) |
43, Mom/Psychotherapist Toronto, ON, Canada Record: 13/132, 19-12 +562 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1993 1995 1997 2001 WSC; 2002 2004 Can-Am; Winner: 2000-01 Toronto; 2003 Atlantic City; 2003 Boston Premier. Hobbies: Fitness, Gourmet Cooking |
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Age withheld, proofreader New York, NY Record: 58/132, 16-15 +154 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1995 Teams Tournament Board 1; Plainview 1998;2nd, Stamford 2003;NSA AB member since 2003 Hobbies: music, reading, yoga |
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67, retired Laguna Woods, CA Record: 8/103, 19.5-11.5 +1338 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-06 Laguna Woods, CA; 770 Hobbies: table tennis |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/pistolese_mark.jpeg) |
49, land speculator Hilo, HI Record: 6/103, 20-11 +631 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-11 Fort Lauderdale, FL Hobbies: swimming, hiking, board games |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/g/greenspan_randy.jpeg) |
51, retired civil servant Buffalo, NY Record: 110/132, 13-18 -440 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-08 Bird-in-Hand, PA; 2004-03 Pigeon Forge, TN; 2004-07 Albany, NY Hobbies: retrotainment, crosswords and paddleball |
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Age withheld, Businessman Bangkok, Thailand Record: 33/132, 18-13 +6 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994 Thailand Grand Prix Champion Hobbies: Soccer |
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Age withheld, Teacher Bangkok, Thailand Record: 30/132, 18-13 +210 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Asia-Pacific Scrabble Champion Hobbies: Soccer |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/koenig_david.jpg) |
27, Teacher Englewood, NJ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: FIDE Chess Master, Twice NJ Junior Chess Champ, County Champ Hobbies: Chess, New York Yankees baseball |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/o/onyeonwu_iffy.jpeg) |
Age withheld, Computer Tech Austin, TX Record: 30/103, 17-14 +636 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1990 Nigerian NSC; African Champion 1994; 2003-01 Lampasas, TX; 2003-02 Phoenix, AZ; 2004-02 Texas State Championship; 2004-09 Houston, TX; 2004-12 Austin, TX Hobbies: Soccer and Reading |
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64, Teacher New York, NY Record: 27/132, 18-13 +381 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Long Island Science Teacher of the Year; 2002-07 Albany, NY Hobbies: crossword puzzles |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/c/carol_jean.jpg) |
Age withheld, Retired Cincinnati, OH Record: 112/132, 13-18 -554 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4th in Danbury 2001, 4th in Gatlinburg 2001; 2003-04 Panama Canal Cruise Hobbies: Studying Spanish, Travel |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/t/tangredi_frank.jpg) |
50, social studies textbook editor; aspiring playwright West Babylon, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: winning my division at BAT every 16 years; $32K winner on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Hobbies: acting; singing; anagrams; creating elaborate trivia games |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/t/thevenot_geoff.jpg) |
35, copy editor Austin, TX First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4-05 1st place Lake Murray; 6-05 1st place Ft. Worth Hobbies: guitar, keyboards, Baltimore/Washington sports teams, reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/b/berofsky_evan_4.jpg) |
29, Soon-to-be-returning university student, freelance writer, disturber of peace Thornhill, ON, Canada Record: 38/132, 17-14 +549 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-06, 2004-06 Livonia MI; 2003, 2004 Toronto Club Champion; 2003-11 Brantford ON Hobbies: Anything to get my mind off of Scrabble... |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/d/day_darrell_2.jpg) |
48, CEO Richardson, TX Record: 76/132, 15-16 -118 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: former Arlington City Councilman Hobbies: Basketball, tennis, rackquetball, jogging & movies |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/peltz_rusty.jpeg) |
32, software engineer San Diego, CA Record: 43/132, 17-14 +314 (2002) |
Hobbies: baseball, golf |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/b/bednarz_jason.jpeg) |
32, musician Ann Arbor, MI Record: 9/136, 19.5-11.5 +1324 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-06 Shelton, Ct; never being in a fistfight and never being in debt |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/o/olaughlin_john.jpg) |
25, Computer Programmer Hartland, WI Record: 10/103, 19-12 +1033 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 28th place at 2003 WSC; 2004-11 Elmhurst, IL Hobbies: music, movies, puzzles and computers |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/a/avrin_paul_2.jpg) |
62, retired HS math teacher New York, NY Record: 96/132, 14-17 -603 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2001-10 Lancaster PA; 2004-05 Piscataway, NY; has lowest NSA membership number (50) Hobbies: gym, travel, movies |
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52, Credit Analyst Portland, OR First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, Writing |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/w/wolford_gail.jpeg) |
51, Technical Writer Portland, OR Record: 78/132, 15-16 -180 (2002) |
Hobbies: reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/payne_trip.jpg) |
36, Puzzlemaker Boca Raton, FL First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 02-99 Atlanta; 3-time American Crossword Puzzle Tournament champion; 1st $32,000 winner on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Hobbies: Pinball, word games, game shows |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/e/epstein_paul.jpeg) |
53, Social Worker Ann Arbor, MI Record: 5/132, 21-10 +149 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 5th 1996 NSC Dallas, 5th 2002 NSC SD, 25th 1999 WSC Aus. Hobbies: Music, Writing |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/polatnick_steve.jpg) |
60, Attorney Miami, FL Record: 36/132, 17-14 +972 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4th Place 2001 WSC, former winner US SCRABBLE Western Open--Reno, Boston Premier Hobbies: Travel, bicycling, poker, foreign languages |
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56, Numismatist Irvine, CA Record: 9/103, 19-12 +1423 (2002) |
Hobbies: Golf, Travel, Wine |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/h/hoekstra_ron_3.jpg) |
37, Accountant Grand Rapids, MI Record: 81/132, 15-16 -538 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2000 Canadian Champion; 2004-06 Port Huron, MI; 2004-10 Petosky, MI Hobbies: hockey, keyboards, languages |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/kreiswirth_rose.jpeg) |
67, Retired Mental Health Clinic Administrator East Northport, NY Record: 86/132, 14.5-16.5 -805 (2002) |
Hobbies: playing scrabble, reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/f/fraley_kevin.jpg) |
35, Pacific Gas & Electric Meter Reader Madera, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 3rd Place, 2004 NSC, Division 2 Hobbies: Basketball, tennis, reading |
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46, Computer Specialist Tucker, GA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-01 Rome, GA; 2003-09, 2004-09 Atlanta, GA; 2004-05 Athens, GA Hobbies: Pinball, walking, computers |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/g/golob_maddy.jpg) |
54, Math teacher Santa Clarita, CA Record: 49/103, 16-15 -192 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Club 44 (Los Angeles) Champion for 2005-2006 Hobbies: Scrabble, Crossword Puzzles, Computer Word Games |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/j/johnson_dave_2.jpg) |
59, Consultant, Retired Geography Professor Portland, OR First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place, Division Two, NSC2000 Hobbies: Worldwide Travel, photography, graphic design |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/l/leong_james.jpg) |
20, Bum Vancouver, BC, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-06 Victoria BC; I can look like a spaz on a dancing machine Hobbies: Praying it doesn't rain for another few weeks in Vancouver. |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/r/rand_larry.jpg) |
61, retired Chandler, AZ Record: 93/132, 14-17 -295 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Co-Director of the Year, 2003 Hobbies: travel, exercise, grandchildren |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/kaufman_zev_2.jpg) |
58, Contractor Toronto, ON, Canada Record: 16/132, 19-12 +502 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Qualified for Canada's Team to World Championships 4 times. Toronto Club Champion 12 times. Hobbies: Talmud and Kabbalah |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/z/zxqkj_winter.jpg) |
33, Computer programmer Houston, TX First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Not a thing. Hobbies: Traveling, photography, comic books, film, music |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/kahn_robert.jpg) |
60, attorney Plantation, FL Record: 124/132, 11-20 -302 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: three-time Florida state champion and win, place, show at numerous other tourney Hobbies: collecting antique gumball machines and numerous other items; movies; music and sports fan |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/poder_david.jpg) |
58, Physician Huntington Beach, CA Record: 34/132, 18-13 -205 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2004-06 Mediterranean Cruise Hobbies: golf |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/pearl_david.jpg) |
35, Financial Planner Long Beach, CA Record: 43/103, 16-15 +155 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Div 2, 2004 NSC Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Music, Reading, Film |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/kaplan_carol.jpg) |
58, Paralegal San Diego, CA Record: 70/132, 15-16 +493 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Director, San Diego NSA CLub #76 since 1992 Hobbies: Travel, Crossword Puzzles, Gardening |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/b/brockmeier_doug.jpeg) |
21, occupation withheld Yorba Linda, CA Record: 1/136, 23-8 +2315 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002 Division 3, NSC; surviving up to the age of 21 Hobbies: Reading, writing, eating, cars, internet, music, pranks |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/h/hahn_albert.jpg) |
57, It doesn't keep me off sidewalks, lawns and smaller vehicles. Calgary, AB, Canada Record: 88/132, 14-17 +232 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2004-01 Calgary AB, 2004-05 Calgary AB Hobbies: My job and hobby are the same: deliveries with 5-ton truck. It's a good hobby. It keeps me off the street. |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/g/goldman_stu.jpeg) |
75, Retired Riverhead, NY Record: 89/132, 14-17 -120 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: SCRABBLE Senior Hall of Fame; 2005-03 Stony Brook, NY Hobbies: Writing, travel |
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62, Retired Miami, FL First-time competitor |
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56, Retired Electronics Technician Holtwood, PA Record: 85/132, 15-16 -887 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Uhhhh...; 2004-06 Indianapolis, IN Hobbies: Travel, Computers, Music, Reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/f/firstman_diane2.jpeg) |
42, City govt. data-wrangler/number-cruncher Brooklyn, NY Record: 77/103, 14-17 -821 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002 BAT (A) Hobbies: Sabermetrics, stand-up comedy, very bad puns |
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39, Senior Systems Business Analyst Maple Grove, MN First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Cineast (own 4,000 + DVD's), Gastronome/Gourmand and Texas Hold'em! |
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Age withheld, Computer Programmer Austin, TX Record: 44/126, 16.5-14.5 +379 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-03 Lubbock, TX; 2004-06 Arlington, TX |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/l/linn_bob.jpeg) |
61, financial advisor and money manager Potomac, MD Record: 18/132, 19-12 -284 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 31st in Kuala Lumpur 2003 World Scrabble Championships, played for 12 years on a nationally ranked paintball team Hobbies: travel, scuba, ping pong, strategy games, tennis |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/f/fidler_mark.jpeg) |
50, teacher Waltham, MA Record: 91/132, 14-17 -230 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Place, Arizona Books Awards (children's lit), 2005 for The Call of Sagarmatha; 1st place, Scr. Div 1, Orange CT 2002 Hobbies: golf, reading, movies, writing |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/l/lakernick_harriette.jpeg) |
59, Lawyer Chicago, IL Record: 11/103, 19-12 +734 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: N/A |
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55, Medical Technologist San Francisco, CA Record: 121/132, 12-19 -848 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading, languages, Volunteer at Suicide Prevention |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/l/leah_tony.jpg) |
55, union education coordinator Ajax, ON, Canada Record: 4/126, 21-10 +1638 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 7th place, 2003 CNSC Hobbies: labour history, book collecting |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/m/mancine_dominick.jpg) |
30, Software Engineer Louisville, CO First-time competitor |
Hobbies: guitars, computers |
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43, Mathematics researcher, author, and tutor Albany, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Member of MENSA, two-time Albany Chess Club Champion, Scrabble Club #404 Player of the Year, 2002-04 Mohawk Valley, NY Hobbies: Chess, bowling, fitness training, walking, bicycling |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/w/wolfberg_mike.jpg) |
62, software developer Concord, MA Record: 28/103, 17.5-13.5 +953 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 15 First Places in Scrabble Tournaments Hobbies: badminton |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/h/horowitz_arnie.jpeg) |
52, social worker Framingham, MA Record: 95/132, 14-17 -432 (2002) |
Hobbies: basketball, poker, crossword puzzles |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/pistol_howard.jpg) |
48, Finance Oakland Park, FL Record: 52/103, 15.5-15.5 +441 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2004-05 Tampa Bay, FL Hobbies: Travel |
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56, Business Consultant Cincinnati, OH First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Theater |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/n/norr_rita.jpeg) |
Age withheld, Administrative Assistant Danbury, CT Record: 19/132, 18.5-12.5 +380 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1987 National Champ, East Coast Champion twice, Long Island Champ 1993 & 1994; 2002-05 Plainview NY Hobbies: Cribbage, bridge, e-baying, travel |
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20, Biochemistry Major at Macalester College Saint Paul, MN First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Survived both Organic Chemistry and New Jersey Hobbies: Studying, Procrastinating, Partying...to the rest, I plead the fifth |
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62, Artist Amity, OR First-time competitor |
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28, Systems Analyst Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 10th at 2000 CNSC. Holds BSc First Class Honours in Computer Science. Hobbies: Model trains, biking, walking, poker, computer games |
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59, retired croupier Sparks, NV Record: 34/103, 17-14 +254 (2002) |
Hobbies: gardening, fishing, texas hold-em |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/e/eichenbaum_jack.jpeg) |
62, Geographer Flushing, NY Record: 7/103, 20-11 +590 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: retirement Hobbies: I lead walking tours in NYC |
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55, Letter Carrier Exeter, NH First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Director Club #587, Exeter NH. Hobbies: Running, Hiking |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/a/apindi_isaac.jpeg) |
57, Electronics Technician Richmond, CA Record: 54/136, 16-15 +875 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Tanzania Open Scrabble Champion 2001 Hobbies: All games - Indoor and outdoor |
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30, Retail Store Department Manager Van Buren, AR Record: 16/103, 19-12 -35 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005-04 Jonesboro, AR Hobbies: collecting jazz CD's, composing poetry |
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60, retired Portland, OR Record: 72/103, 14-17 -337 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-07 Bozeman, MT |
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19, Media Development Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Hopefully a good result at Nationals :-) Hobbies: Soccer, piano, writing |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/g/goodwin_dan.jpeg) |
35, occupation withheld Seattle, WA Record: 115/132, 12-19 -310 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005-02 Port Richey, FL Hobbies: Astronomy (especially going to total eclipses) |
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Age withheld, Real estate investor and Mortgage loan originator Brandon, FL Record: 31/132, 18-13 +138 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None Major, few small tourney wins and some 3-3 Basket ball toruney trophies, some bowling trophies long time ago. Hobbies: Basketball, chess, softball |
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56, Technical writer Weaverville, NC First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Chess, music |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld San Mateo, CA Record: 31/103, 17-14 +521 (2002) |
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36, Court Reporter New York, NY Record: 104/132, 13-18 -115 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Top 50 2/05 Hobbies: Reading, Walking, Sports |
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32, Computer Programmer Omaha, NE First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Hiking, running |
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38, Research Director Tempe, AZ Record: 114/132, 13-18 -1057 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-12 Tucson, AZ Hobbies: movies, travel |
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62, Retired Chemistry/Biology teacher Saginaw, MI Record: 70/103, 14-17 -222 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Some Teacher Awards, Who's Who Among American Teachers Hobbies: Crosswords, Cryptograms, Gardening |
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33, Bank Examiner Middleboro, MA Record: 39/103, 16.5-14.5 -169 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading, Songwriting, Exercising |
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67, retired Victoria, BC, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: painting |
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58, retired Stoughton, MA Record: 63/103, 14.5-16.5 -159 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Won 2nd Division BAT Tournament twice Hobbies: reading, movies, travel |
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59, lawyter-retired Los Angeles, CA Record: 63/132, 16-15 -161 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 756 game, including 302-point play (1 phony in game) Hobbies: plant clippings |
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63, retired teacher Scarborough, ON, Canada Record: 82/132, 15-16 -568 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Atlantic City, Buffalo, Bozeman, Alaska Cruise, Mississauga, Daytona Hobbies: flyfishing, Scrabble |
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65, retired puppeteer, writer, actress Las Vegas, NV First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2001-07 Laguna Woods, CA; 2003-05 Seattle, WA; First Senior Champion 2002; 1990 Open D.C> Hobbies: Quilting, bridge, travel |
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38, Claims Examiner Waltham, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Tennis, Board Games |
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37, Physician Baton Rouge, LA Record: 5/126, 21-10 +1103 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2004-09 Lafayette, LA Hobbies: Movies, reading, family, music |
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56, Retired Wilsonville, OR Record: 105/132, 13-18 -145 (2002) |
Hobbies: weaving, bridge, piano, antiques |
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21, Student Saugus, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Go |
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55, Alarm Agent Calgary, AB, Canada Record: 40/103, 16.5-14.5 -255 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005-01, 2005-03 Calgary, AB Hobbies: Golf |
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44, Computer consultant Seattle, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Bicycling, Travel |
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56, Typesetter Minneapolis, MN Record: 15/103, 19-12 +320 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-05 Winnipeg MB |
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52, Videographer/Entertainer Las Vegas, NV Record: 63/136, 16-15 -152 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Currently work at the Aladdin Hotel as an Elvis impersonator for the Fab Four Beatle tribute show. Hobbies: Steel Drums |
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51, Retired (computer programmer) Los Angeles, CA Record: 98/132, 14-17 -804 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Southern California SCRABBLE Hall-of-Fame member Hobbies: Movies, Boston pro sports teams (Red Sox, Patriots) |
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50, Clerk Austin, TX Record: 87/103, 13-18 -597 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Texas SCRABBLE hall of Fame member Hobbies: Bowling, Jogging |
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Age withheld, retired Lighthouse Point, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: movies, pool |
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29, Math Editor Boston, MA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Summer Reno '04 Div 2: 1st; Montreal '04 Div 2: 2nd Hobbies: running, piano, languages, other GAYmes ;-) |
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37, Filmmaker Topanga, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: made award-winning 2004 documentary "Word Wars" |
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59, retired water resources technician Sparks, NV Record: 57/136, 16-15 +437 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place Int. Div. Reno West Coast Summer 1999 Hobbies: gardening, fishing, clabbers |
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58, teacher Littleton, CO Record: 85/136, 14.5-16.5 +525 (2002) |
Hobbies: acting, portraits, reading, travel |
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50, Realtor/Loan Officer/Tax Practitioner Plano, TX Record: 3/103, 21-10 +1200 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-09 Albuquerque, NM; 2003-10 Hudson, OH; 2004-11 Dallas, TX |
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57, Newspaper Copy Editor Buffalo, NY Record: 83/132, 15-16 -641 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Prizes in local and national art show last year Hobbies: Painting, classical record collecting, concertgoing, camping and fishing (rod and reel), postcard collecting, reading |
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24, journalist Wilmington, DE First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: kent gardens elementary spelling bee champ, only girl on my sophomore hall to finish a whole power hour Hobbies: reading, crosswords, sushi tasting |
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48, engineer Linden, MI Record: 53/103, 15.5-15.5 -61 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005-02 Columbus, OH Hobbies: waterskiing, running, backgammon |
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74, retired Raleigh, NC Record: 116/132, 12-19 -673 (2002) |
Hobbies: reading |
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30, Lead generator Brantford, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: baseball, |
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68, photographer / retired Market Research programmer New York, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: some - one poetry, one short story, several photo, no room here for details Hobbies: travel |
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53, Administrative Manager Baltimore, MD Record: 45/136, 17-14 -23 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005-03 York, PA |
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64, Writer Todos Santos, Mexico, Mexico Record: 14/136, 19-12 +599 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Recently published 3rd book, The Baja Survivors Guide Hobbies: Camping Baja, Gardening, Snorkeling |
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16, student Richmond, BC, Canada Record: 1/88, 25-6 +1828 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002 NSC Division 6 Hobbies: field hockey, shopping, running, music, reading, swimming |
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63, retired Montréal, QC, Canada First-time competitor |
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63, Consulting Engineer/College Lecturer Calgary, AB, Canada Record: 130/132, 9-22 -1464 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: NSA Director of the Year 1996 Hobbies: Reading |
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66, registered nurse New York, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Too many to mention Hobbies: PIANO PLAYING; POETRY WRITING; SCRABBLE PLAYING |
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56, Retired Rural Letter Carrier Hicksville, OH Record: 6/111, 20-11 +1497 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: I've traveled to 50 states and 50+ countries Hobbies: World Travel, Singing, Volunteering |
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48, clinical pharmacist South Lyon, MI Record: 33/136, 18-13 -232 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2004 Chicagoland - Div. B winner Hobbies: sports, Frisbee golf, philately |
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57, biological laboratory tech Georgetown, GA Record: 23/103, 18-13 +324 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-10 Memphis, TN; NSA AB member since 2003 Hobbies: home remodelling, bowling |
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59, Tax Director Alpharetta, GA Record: 35/103, 17-14 +148 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Distinguished Service Award (Institute Professionals in Taxation, publication of 4 technical articles Hobbies: Sports, Community services, Reading |
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61, Computer programmer/analyst Lake Oswego, OR Record: 15/136, 19-12 +594 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2001 Michael Wise NSA Director of the Year Hobbies: needlework, walking, reading |
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56, Pastor Battle Creek, MI Record: 61/103, 15-16 -509 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2002-07 Alaskan Cruise Hobbies: Swimming |
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38, Securities Analyst New York, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: reading, travel, fitness activities, scrabbling (of course!) |
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36, Writer Westfield, NJ First-time competitor |
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43, Software Engineer Toronto, ON, Canada Record: 99/132, 13.5-17.5 -310 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (WTF) Hobbies: Music, Physics |
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49, Control System Software Albuquerque, NM Record: 16/126, 19-12 +296 (2002) |
Hobbies: Backpacking, Guitar |
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64, retired Director of Special Education (School psychologist) Middletown, NY Record: 13/136, 19-12 +601 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: natl inst mental health fellowship, mensa member, PhD - Columbia U. Hobbies: reading, travel, nyc visits |
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Age withheld, Registered Nurse Garden Grove, CA Record: 46/126, 16-15 +880 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Author "The Secret Lives of Tiles" March 2005 NSA newsletter. Alumnus 4 TV Game Shows. Hobbies: Trivia, Jeopardy Wannabe, and it's all about the slot machines. |
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61, Personal and Weight Loss Coach Toronto, ON, Canada Record: 79/103, 13.5-17.5 -669 (2002) |
Hobbies: people, tennis, movies, food |
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30, Z-Coil promoter within disabled communities. Miami Beach, FL Record: 78/103, 13.5-17.5 -504 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Scrabble By The Sea (Israel) Champion Oct. 2004, Winner Div 2 Kissimee, FL Dec. 2004 Hobbies: Stand Up Comedy, Jet Skiing, Poetry |
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65, Retired Coatesville, PA Record: 58/136, 16-15 +319 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003-11 Eureka Springs, AR Hobbies: Travel, Movies, Casinos |
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49, counsellor Buffalo, NY Record: 76/136, 15-16 +120 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: author of The Race Towards the Light: Hardscrabble; Recipient of 2005 International Poet of Merit Hobbies: paddleball, painting, and poetry |
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Age withheld, Accountant Tustin, CA First-time competitor |
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48, Newspaper Production Manchester, NH Record: 53/136, 16.5-14.5 -323 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Hole-In-One 5/5/98 Hobbies: Golf, Karaoke, Traveling |
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35, Underachiever Vancouver, BC, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Mathematics, puzzles, games, reading, vegetating |
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15, high school student South Lyon, MI First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: won first tournament at age 11 Hobbies: sports, video games,music |
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31, Copywriter/Editor Toronto, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: I'm too young to have won anything of real merit :) Hobbies: www.ileaftoronto.com, Healthy Living |
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32, Contract Specialist Yuma, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place - 7th grade ice cream eating contest Hobbies: karaoke, watching cartoons |
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75, Retired M.D. Neosho, MO Record: 99/103, 11-20 -392 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Board Certification emergency med, family practice Hobbies: Gardening, Snowskiing, Traveling |
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Age withheld, Master's Student (Music Composition) Roseville, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Contemporary Classical Music and Theory |
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58, Wicked Landlady Bay City, MI Record: 92/103, 12-19 -381 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading, travelling |
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16, High School Student Newton, MA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4th (got as high as 3rd) under 18 NSA rated player in North America Hobbies: Tennis, Football, Writing |
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59, Software Developer Los Gatos, CA Record: 100/103, 11-20 -1235 (2002) |
Hobbies: skiing, model trains |
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71, Retired Portland, OR Record: 60/103, 15-16 -281 (2002) |
Hobbies: Entering Recipe Contests, Volunteering at local botanical gardens |
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Age withheld, Golf Course Maintenance Oro Valley, AZ Record: 111/136, 13-18 -566 (2002) |
Hobbies: Music, Nature, Sports |
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47, occupation withheld Battle Creek, MI First-time competitor |
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44, District Administrator Northville, MI Record: 109/132, 13-18 -433 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: NSA 2002 Director of the Year, 1994 Nationals Division 3 Winner Hobbies: gardening, golf, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, Moody Blues |
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44, occupation withheld Orange County, CA Record: 12/136, 19-12 +758 (2002) |
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68, Retired Teacher Madison, WI First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None Hobbies: None |
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79, Retired Albuquerque, NM Record: 121/136, 12-19 -418 (2002) |
Hobbies: reading, puzzles |
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49, artist/teacher Las Vegas, NM First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place (Lubbock 2003, Phoenix 2004, York 2004, Phoenix 2005) Hobbies: hiking/camping, movies, music, reading, photography, speaking truth to power |
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58, Homemaker Houston, TX Record: 118/136, 12-19 -193 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Inducted into Texas Scrabble Hall of Fame, February, 2005 Hobbies: cooking, tennis, collecting post cards, beer coasters, angels, and trinket boxes |
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70, retired Chandler, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Director of the Year, 2003 Hobbies: reading, traveling, scrapbooking |
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60, professional gambler Solvang, CA Record: 71/136, 15.5-15.5 -251 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None that would be of interest to my Peers...... Hobbies: Strategic Tabletop Wargaming Scenarios |
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35, Paralegal Flushing, NY Record: 43/136, 17-14 +71 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: One 3rd prize, Two 2nd prizes and 3 1st prizes in Scrabble tournaments Hobbies: Video Games, Movies, Dancing, Travelling, Photography |
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63, Artist/Paralegal Oakland, CA Record: 86/136, 14.5-16.5 -196 (2002) |
Hobbies: Music |
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46, Doctor of Optometry Birmingham, MI Record: 68/136, 15.5-15.5 +101 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Annual trips to 3rd world countries giving eye exams and glasses-back from Panama Hobbies: Antiques, travel |
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48, Systems Manager Milpitas, CA Record: 135/136, 6-25 -1290 (2002) |
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47, sign maker, custom Scrabble board maker Bellmore, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: gardening, herbalism, natural healing |
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Age withheld, Financial Analyst Roseville, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Doubles Volleyball and guitar |
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77, retired court transcriber Atlanta, GA Record: 130/136, 11-20 -727 (2002) |
Hobbies: Scrabble |
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55, Retail Lexington, MI First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Place Livonia, MI and Toronto Hobbies: Travel, Mosaics, Scrapbooking, Decorating |
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Age withheld, Still Undecided Portland, OR First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Recent CoEd League Batting Averages: .424, .367, .310 Hobbies: Softball, Scrabble... |
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21, Wall Street Technology Analyst Great Neck, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Dean's list (twice!) Hobbies: Music, books, food, film, games |
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63, retired Sun City Center, FL First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: many and varied, mostly for failures in the above; 2004-11 Tampa Bay, FL Hobbies: tennis, musical composition |
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Age withheld, Retired West Chester, PA Record: 41/136, 17-14 +150 (2002) |
Hobbies: Bridge, Reading |
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26, Travel Agent Phoenix, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 3rd Grade Jacksonville NC Spelling Bee Champion; All Around Wicked Fool Hobbies: Traveling/World Domination/Inspiring Funny Looks with my Non-Sequiturish Remarks |
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51, Library Cataloger North Tonawanda, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Shape-Note Singing, Movies, Acrostics |
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79, Microbiology Professor Newberg, OR Record: 19/136, 18.5-12.5 +841 (2002) |
Hobbies: Stamp collecting |
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67, retired Kew Gardens Hills, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Voracious reader, computer games, long distance walking |
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70, Retired from Oklahoma State Senate (Office Manager) Oklahoma City, OK Record: 89/136, 14-17 +214 (2002) |
Hobbies: Card Games, Movies, Books, Cooking, Grandchildren Activities, Travel |
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70, retired teacher San Clemente, CA Record: 31/136, 18-13 +172 (2002) |
Hobbies: political activist'reading'travel |
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57, Electrical Engineer Herndon, VA Record: 104/136, 13.5-17.5 -695 (2002) |
Hobbies: various word games |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld Tuscon, AZ First-time competitor |
Hobbies: shopping |
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57, Testing Program Director Roseville, MN Record: 70/136, 15.5-15.5 +40 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Lifetime Achievement Award from National College Testing Association (organization I founded in 1988) Hobbies: Bridge, Baseball & Basketball (spectator), Reading |
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43, office clerk Scottsdale, AZ Record: 38/126, 17-14 -54 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: none Hobbies: play scrabble |
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43, Aircraft Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX Record: 75/136, 15-16 +207 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4th place at Providence 2000 Hobbies: Traveling and PDA's |
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45, Namer/Writer San Francisco, CA Record: 27/136, 18-13 +585 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Wheel of Fortune Motorhome winner Hobbies: Film, travel, trivia |
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53, Attorney Wilmington, DE First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: First Division C, Stamford, May 2004 Hobbies: Bridge, fantasy baseball, reading |
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35, Mom Crystal Lake, IL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Cruising around town in my shiny red minivan |
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58, Special Events Designer Philadelphia, PA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Winnner of a Gala award for best table design, 1st place div.6 in Providence Hobbies: crossword puzzles, cryptograms and acrostics |
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44, Supervisor Los Angeles, CA Record: 13/126, 19-12 +1049 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Trophies in above Hobbies: Skiing, tennis, bowling |
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Age withheld, retired professor Chicago, IL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: knitting, reading |
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53, Logistics Manager Richmond, BC, Canada Record: 1/126, 25-6 +1838 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1991 Gulf Champion; 2002 Division 4, NSC. Hobbies: 10-pin bowling, volleyball |
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53, Psychologist Alameda, CA Record: 28/136, 18-13 +499 (2002) |
Hobbies: Folk dancing (esp. Balkan), Hiking |
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70, retired geologist Vienna, VA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: amateur lexicographer |
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66, Feng Shui Consultant Sausalito, CA Record: 133/136, 9-22 -679 (2002) |
Hobbies: Duplicate Bridge, Travel |
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49, Land Developer Margate, FL Record: 59/103, 15-16 -79 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005 Southeastern Scrabble Championship Hobbies: Gaming/Cards |
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29, Band Director Roseville, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Conducting, Classical Music, School Scrabble Director |
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54, Retired Tucson, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None yet Hobbies: Horticulture, tortoises, woodworking |
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34, Librarian Cincinnati, OH First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2004-03 Hudson Summit Open winner Hobbies: Golf, bowling, piano, travel |
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55, Accountant Oshawa, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Currently Director Of Club #263 in Oshawa Ont. Canada Hobbies: Tennis,Baseball, |
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47, Real Estate Sales Stamford, CT First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2nd in Div 3, Eastern Championships, Danbury, CT 2/03 Hobbies: Tennis and Volleyball |
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55, insurance agent Portland, OR First-time competitor |
Hobbies: golf |
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53, Controller Indianapolis, IN Record: 134/136, 7-24 -1839 (2002) |
Hobbies: Scrabble, Reading |
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56, archivist & writer Huntington Beach, CA Record: 25/126, 18-13 +245 (2002) |
Hobbies: fact finding |
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Age withheld, Residential realtor Menlo Park, CA Record: 26/126, 18-13 -172 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Phi Beta Kappa, lotsa college Greek and Latin prizes Hobbies: Opera, ancient history |
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72, Retired Legislator Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Naval Museum Volunteer, Reading, Poker |
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62, retired Lopez Island, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: music, sports |
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64, software QA Dublin, CA Record: 44/136, 17-14 +21 (2002) |
Hobbies: scrabble, reading, minatures |
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67, SELF EMPLOYED Scarborough, ON, Canada Record: 101/136, 14-17 -1084 (2002) |
Hobbies: BRIDGE, TENNIS, CYCLING, MOVIES |
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58, Retired Court Reporter Corona Del Mar, CA Record: 40/136, 17-14 +318 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: certificates of proficiency and merit from NSRA Hobbies: reading, yoga, walks on the beach |
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58, Retired teacher Las Vegas, NV Record: 11/126, 19.5-11.5 +848 (2002) |
Hobbies: Crossword puzzles and reading |
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Age withheld, Computer Programmer Atlanta, GA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: One time I lost in a spelling bee by spelling athlete as "athalete". Hobbies: Running in the park, Mankind Project, toy trains. |
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41, High School Biology Teacher Jefferson, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Travel, Games, Golf |
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44, Database Administrator Philadelphia, PA Record: 39/111, 17-14 +77 (2002) |
Hobbies: square dancing, CW dancing, bridge, and bears |
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62, Financial Services Coral Gables, FL Record: 84/136, 15-16 -570 (2002) |
Hobbies: Tennis, skiing, basketball, charity work |
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41, Caterer Silver Spring, MD First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 3rd place in baltimore tourney[1995] Hobbies: sports and music |
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50, homemaker Fort Worth, TX Record: 68/126, 15-16 +531 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None Hobbies: gardening |
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36, mom & housewife Anaheim, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: valedictorian twice -- elementary school & court reporting college Hobbies: watching "Oprah" & movies, reading, going to shows & concerts |
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Age withheld, HRIS Data Specialist Minneapolis, MN Record: 3/111, 21-10 +1305 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place 2001 Wisconsin Dells, Division 4; 3rd place Division 5 San Diego Nationals. Hobbies: Golfing, Swimming, (love to fish too, but Scrabble got a hold of me) |
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58, Journalist Washington, DC First-time competitor |
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Age withheld, Musician Dallas, TX Record: 7/126, 20-11 +986 (2002) |
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60, retired teacher Moorestown, NJ Record: 97/103, 12-19 -1124 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: teacher of year-NJ- 1989 Hobbies: writing,reading,traveling |
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58, Claims Adjuster, Insurance Company Roseville, MN Record: 128/136, 11-20 -343 (2002) |
Hobbies: Theatre, Golfing, Reading, Antiquing |
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64, retired Surprise, AZ First-time competitor |
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48, Community College Math Instructor Albuquerque, NM Record: 82/136, 15-16 -546 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003 Who's Who in American College Teachers Hobbies: juggling, button making |
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Age withheld, Device Engineer Glendale, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Golf, Hiking, Camping, Poker |
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58, college teacher Minneapolis, MN Record: 59/136, 16-15 +181 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Voted Most Likely to Have Hemmoroids Hobbies: singing,piano |
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67, Retired; part-time bridge teacher San Luis Obispo, CA Record: 102/136, 13.5-17.5 -278 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Many awards for poetry Hobbies: Bridge, writing, poetry, ESOL tutoring, travel |
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31, Accountant Englewood, CO First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place, Div. 5, 2004 NSC Hobbies: Golf Skiing Tennis |
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46, artist Las Vegas, NV First-time competitor |
Hobbies: painting, lampwork, reading, fishing |
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51, Pharmacist Arlington Heights, IL First-time competitor |
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Age withheld, md Alpharetta, GA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: coaching |
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54, graduate student, tax examiner technician Memphis, TN Record: 113/136, 13-18 -694 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2nd highest TN player; responsible for bring National School Scrabble to TN Hobbies: Senior and Youth community affiliate |
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75, Writer Santa Barbara, CA Record: 77/136, 15-16 -177 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 4th Place, Seniors Tournament, NSA, Laguna Hills, CA 2005 Hobbies: Tennis |
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50, Homemaker Lawton, OK Record: 15/111, 19-12 +320 (2002) |
Hobbies: Has seven dogs and three cats. |
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82, Retired Philadelphia, PA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Cellist in chamber music groups |
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Age withheld, retired Seattle, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: sewing, reading, volunteer work |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/m/miller_carole.jpg) |
65, Retired - part/time lifeguard recruitment director for pool company Houston, TX Record: 31/126, 17.5-13.5 +259 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Co-director Houston Scrabble Club #359 Hobbies: Crossword puzzles, theater, movies, reading, travel, trivia & word games |
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44, UNIX Systems Administrator Little Canada, MN First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Scrabble: 1st place div 3, Sioux Falls, SD, May 1999; 1st place div3, Minneapolis, MN, Mar 2004 Hobbies: Basketball, Softball, History, Shakespeare, Birdwatching, Music |
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67, writer / theater critic Costa Mesa, CA Record: 36/126, 17-14 +159 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Arts Orange County outstanding individual artist, 2004 Hobbies: acting & directing in community theater |
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35, Television Sports Producer Stillwater, OK First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, Running |
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59, Courier/retired librarian Saint Paul, MN First-time competitor |
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58, writer NYC, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: theater |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/g/green_miriam.jpeg) |
58, retired teacher Las Vegas, NV Record: 105/136, 13-18 +67 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Distinguished educator award 2004 Hobbies: tennis, golf, reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/n/nellis_bob.jpeg) |
72, Retired Glenview, IL Record: 5/111, 21-10 +650 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Placed in a few SCRABBLE tourneys, won some club golf Hobbies: Golf, Swimming, Bridge, Poker, Gin Rummy, All Sports |
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55, Information Technology Support Mission Viejo, CA Record: 95/126, 14-17 -443 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading, Movies |
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58, occupation withheld Sacramento, CA First-time competitor |
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83, Retired Saginaw, MI Record: 97/136, 14-17 -426 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Recognition in Real Estate, 3 Children, 9 Grandchildren, Sev. Greatgrandchildren Hobbies: Bowling, card games |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/d/dolgenos_peter.jpeg) |
47, Librarian San Francisco, CA Record: 32/126, 17-14 +617 (2002) |
Hobbies: Baseball trivia, genealogy, old-time pop music |
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58, Director of Operations -- County Government New Rochelle, NY Record: 59/88, 14-17 +150 (2002) |
Hobbies: Creator of JumbleTime |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/pipi_helen.jpg) |
94, retired Las Vegas, NV Record: 18/111, 18-13 +938 (2002) |
Hobbies: Bingo, reading, and music |
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59, Retired Elementary Administrator Menasha, WI Record: 18/126, 19-12 +58 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Elementary Teacher of the Year; Have won two tournaments and taken several 2nds / 3rds over the 17 years I have competed Hobbies: Gardening and Travel |
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49, Engineer Austin, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: astronomy, sports, Scrabble |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/p/palazzo_mad_2.jpg) |
45, Utilities and Consumer Markets Analyst Richmond Hill, ON, Canada Record: 131/136, 11-20 -1164 (2002) |
Hobbies: Golf, Travelling, |
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65, Retired attorney Hollywood, FL Record: 23/126, 18-13 +329 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: U. of Miami Magna cum laude grad., Nova Southeastern Law Review Hobbies: reading, crossword puzzles, birding, choral singing, traveling, Mensa, concerts, theatre |
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66, Secretary Jersey City, NJ Record: 42/136, 17-14 +117 (2002) |
Hobbies: Tennis, volleyball, card games |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/h/harrison_ben.jpg) |
34, Software Engineer Cambridge, MA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2nd in Div 6 at 2004 NSC Hobbies: Computers, Ultimate, Weight Lifting |
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63, retired teacher Wilmington, DE Record: 72/136, 15.5-15.5 -393 (2002) |
Hobbies: reading, walking, watching good movies |
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32, Software engineer Novato, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: poker, hockey, astronomy |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/a/anstandig_steve.jpg) |
53, Electrical Contractor Commerce Township, MI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Gardening, Bowling, Reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/o/ornish_andre_2.jpg) |
14, Student La Mesa, CA Record: 26/88, 17-14 +293 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2nd place, 2004 National School Scrabble Championship; 3rd place, 2005 National School Scrabble Championship Hobbies: tennis, ping-pong, snowboarding, computers, sleeping. |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/s/spiller_diana.jpg) |
56, dental office manager Ashby, MA Record: 59/126, 16-15 -30 (2002) |
Hobbies: private pilot, pottery |
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70, Poet Kensington, CA Record: 106/136, 13-18 -51 (2002) |
Hobbies: Scrabble, poetry |
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Age withheld, Retired Los Angeles, CA Record: 126/126, 5-26 -1100 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: City of Glendale Merit Award Hobbies: Scrabble, Reading, Writing Poetry, Grandkids |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/a/amphlett_nick.jpg) |
14, Student Cambridge, MA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2003 NSSC champion, two adult tourney wins Hobbies: Basketball, Tennis, Music |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/m/myers_jeff.jpg) |
57, retired high school mathematics teacher Granville, OH Record: 110/111, 3-28 -1269 (2002) |
Hobbies: computer programming, guitar |
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61, Retired Med Tech, Travel Agency owner Saint Paul, MN Record: 65/126, 15.5-15.5 +58 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: NSA Advisory Board, 2004 Hobbies: Gardening, reading, quilting and needlework |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/s/saldanha_dion.jpeg) |
18, Student Richmond, BC, Canada Record: 10/88, 19-12 +1434 (2002) |
Hobbies: field hockey, singing |
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Age withheld, Retired Speech Pathologist Long Beach, CA Record: 14/126, 19-12 +728 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: accepted graciously Hobbies: Creating punch-rug wall hangings |
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64, Retired Educator STUART, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Bicycle Riding, Travel |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/h/hughes_jim.jpg) |
45, Consulting SE - Training Austin, TX First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit Hobbies: Darts |
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55, Occupational Therapist Englewood, OH First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: some 1st and 2nds in smaller, more local tourneys Hobbies: jigsaw puzzles, avid reader |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/c/cleary_lynda.jpg) |
55, Investment Advisor Princeton, NJ Record: 109/126, 12-19 +468 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Christine Todd Whitman Excellence in Public Service Series 2005 Hobbies: Macrame, Birdwatching, Travel |
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43, legal secretary Sparks, NV Record: 71/126, 15-16 +161 (2002) |
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45, chiropractor, on break healing from lyme disease. Santa Cruz, CA Record: 96/126, 13.5-17.5 -486 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: I stayed alive to see another nationals! Woo-hoo! Hobbies: vipassana meditation, buddhism, travel, reading, dance. |
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44, Mama Saint Paul, MN Record: 23/111, 18-13 +355 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Blue ribbon at the State Fair for best SPAM recipe (some ingredients include tofu, pepperoncinis, & duct tape) Hobbies: Napping. |
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67, retired Sevierville, TN First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Director of the Year 1998, MVP softball 1968, valedictorian, winner of a few Scrabble tournaments Hobbies: e-Bay |
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66, Retired Lawton, OK Record: 98/136, 14-17 -467 (2002) |
Hobbies: Knitting, Walking |
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67, retired - now have home business making slippers Victoria, BC, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: several prizes won in tourneys, greatest achievement raising three great kids, successful bookkeeping business. Hobbies: swimming, walking, travelling, ice skating |
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75, University Instructor Kearny, NJ Record: 70/126, 15-16 +197 (2002) |
Hobbies: Music, Reading, Card Games |
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46, Construction Manager Oakland, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Needlepoint, Rotary, Home Renovation |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/k/knobelsdorf_joan.jpg) |
63, Retired Executive Medical Secretary Palm Harbor, FL Record: 124/126, 9-22 -691 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: second place in bottom division in Providence Hobbies: Gardening, travelling, bridge, mahjong, Hospice volunteer |
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Age withheld, Music Ministry Harrisville, MI Record: 81/126, 15-16 -648 (2002) |
Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar |
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32, Computer programmer Somerville, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Katamari Damacy, Dance Dance Revolution |
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62, Department of Motor Vehicle Director Montgomery, NY Record: 47/126, 16-15 +634 (2002) |
Hobbies: Computer Games, Crossword Puzzles, Reading |
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64, Ret Schertz, TX Record: 107/136, 13-18 -281 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: in the past year, winning 1st in Lafayette La., 1st in Western Canadian division 2, and 3rd in Phoenix Hobbies: Scrabble and outdoors |
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70, USA/C.O. ENGRS./ BRAC. Administrator, G-13, since 10/54 Reno, NV Record: 20/126, 18-13 +855 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1100-m Board/Realtors-Prez. '73/ Aide - 2 Physics Nobel P.W.'56 Hobbies: Living beyond 70 in good health. |
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63, retired Wilmington, NC Record: 91/126, 14-17 -370 (2002) |
Hobbies: Scrabble |
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63, Retired CPA Wernersville, PA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: golf, woodworking |
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59, Retired FSL Consultant, Volunteer Docent McMichael Collection Toronto, ON, Canada Record: 87/126, 14-17 -10 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Surviving 33 years of teaching Hobbies: World Travel, Reading, Theatre and Researching Genealogy |
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46, occupation withheld Blanchester, OH First-time competitor |
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54, Office Manager Cedar Rapids, IA Record: 17/136, 19-12 +504 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading, traveling |
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51, guitarist and guitar teacher El Sobrante, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: national Fingerstyle guitar champion, l987 Hobbies: music, hiking, boating, photography |
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64, retired Public Health Laboratory Director Hacienda Heights, CA Record: 9/126, 20-11 +277 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Jeopardy contestant in 1966 Hobbies: genealogy, gardening, reading, stamp collecting |
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55, Teacher Marshfield, WI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling |
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56, labor relations Muskegon, MI Record: 44/111, 17-14 -311 (2002) |
Hobbies: biking, sailing, knitting |
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58, Human Resources Madison, WI Record: 8/111, 20-11 +578 (2002) |
Hobbies: Gardening, quilting, reading |
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26, Substitute teacher Madison, WI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: collecting autographs, fantasy sports, video games, reading |
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Age withheld, Optometry Sparks, NV Record: 59/111, 15.5-15.5 +642 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Nevada Man or the Year Hobbies: Travel |
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41, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Whittier, CA Record: 35/111, 17-14 +184 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Too few to list. Hobbies: Dodger Fan, Softball, and Food |
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40, Customer Service Rep Buffalo, NY Record: 93/126, 14-17 -384 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Owned/Operated NSA Club 500, Carlisle PA Hobbies: Painting, Reading, Writing club newsletter |
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48, Chemical Technician Napanee, ON, Canada Record: 68/111, 15-16 -413 (2002) |
Hobbies: Unicycles |
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39, Domestic Engineer/Food Service Worker aka Mom/Lunch Lady West Islip, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, crossword puzzles and word games |
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40, Physician Knoxville, TN First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Happy to be among the top 10 of the state Hobbies: Gardening, Knitting, Travelling Cooking |
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Age withheld, Engineering assistant Richmond, BC, Canada Record: 22/111, 18-13 +422 (2002) |
Hobbies: gardening, music |
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62, Retired Elementary Teacher Castro Valley, CA Record: 109/136, 13-18 -316 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Lucy Dewey Award (school-related); 40-year-career in teaching Hobbies: Piano playing, reading, languages |
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59, retired Lopez Island, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: music, knitting, reading |
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Age withheld, Professional SCRABBLE Player New Boston, MI Record: 118/126, 11.5-19.5 -1203 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Great family & Friends, enjoy life Hobbies: Biking, Travel, Beer testing |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld Bass Lake, CA First-time competitor |
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56, Self-employed business owner/singer Madison, CT First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Gardening,book collecting |
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46, Research Analyst Anaheim Hills, CA Record: 88/126, 14-17 -178 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: First and third places in local scrabble tournaments Hobbies: playing mahjong |
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60, professional volunteer Corte Madera, CA Record: 36/111, 17-14 +136 (2002) |
Hobbies: quilting, kaleidoscope collector |
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52, None Port Richey, FL First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Minnesota Under-achievment finalist 45 years in a row Hobbies: Fishing |
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69, Retired Tempe, AZ Record: 58/126, 16-15 -29 (2002) |
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58, Construction Melrose, FL Record: 2/126, 23-8 +1273 (2002) |
Hobbies: Running and Drinking |
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54, nurse practitioner Costa Mesa, CA Record: 82/126, 15-16 -1005 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: n/a Hobbies: swimming, camping, treasure hunting at charity stores |
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Age withheld, High School Substitute teacher Carneys Point, NJ Record: 117/136, 12.5-18.5 -905 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in Scrabble tourneys - novice, second, and third divisions. BS in chemistry; husband and daughter. Hobbies: Traveling and shopping |
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58, School Administrator West Los Angeles, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: several, mostly dubious Hobbies: golf, poker, pool |
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Age withheld, College Professor Woodbine, MD Record: 91/111, 13-18 -495 (2002) |
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33, Game Scripter Bend, OR First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 3rd, Div. 5, 2004 NSC Hobbies: video games, yelling at my computer |
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Age withheld, Retired Perris, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: I survived Hobbies: Reading, HIking, Gardening, Travel |
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Age withheld, Attorney Riverside, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: A life full of rewards and achievements Hobbies: Gardening, tennis, backgammon |
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73, Retired Alexandria, LA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Decorating, Yard Work |
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62, Domestic Goddess Mission Viejo, CA Record: 111/126, 12-19 -285 (2002) |
Hobbies: Needlepoint, Soap Operas |
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61, Psychologist Tampa, FL Record: 58/111, 16-15 -591 (2002) |
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49, Psychiatric Social Worker West Hartford, CT Record: 32/111, 17-14 +478 (2002) |
Hobbies: Dining Out, Movies, Theater, Reading |
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53, Audiologist Potomac, MD Record: 40/111, 17-14 -93 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Wrote, composed the music and directed two murder mystery dinner theatre plays Hobbies: travel, ping pong, family |
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65, Retired Principal Decatur, GA Record: 37/111, 17-14 +134 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: SCRABBLE 1st prize 2003 Hobbies: Canasta-1st Place/2nd Place |
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60, EEO specialist Washington, DC First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading |
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56, Internal Auditor Mississauga, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Squash, Reading |
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61, Self Employed Westfield, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Tennis,Platform Tennis, Books |
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68, Medical Technologist Columbia, MO First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Crosswords, embroidery, travel, hiking |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/s/stubblefield_pamela.jpg) |
46, Independent Contractor El Segundo, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: First place, Division I, West Los Angeles Tourney, May 2004 Hobbies: Math, reading |
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51, Import Assistant/Customs Broker Brooklyn, NY Record: 85/111, 13-18 -184 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Arista, high school and junior high school Hobbies: ping pong,paddle,dancing,amateur acting,sunning |
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54, accountant Wixom, MI Record: 41/126, 17-14 -76 (2002) |
Hobbies: writing, dancing |
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Age withheld, Outreach Worker Lockport, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Ist place June 2002 B Div-Michigan Madness-1st place Buffalo B Div-July 2004/ Customer Service Work Achievement Awards Hobbies: Love Bowling /doing crossword puzzles/volunteer work |
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65, French Professor / Pianist Guilford, CT First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Winner Cape Cod Tournament 2002 (Division C) Hobbies: Tennis, golf |
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Age withheld, College Instructor North Lauderdale, FL First-time competitor |
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59, Social Worker Bloomington, MN First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, Walking, Art |
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53, Travel Agent Philadelphia, PA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Cross stitch |
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43, none Hawthorne, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: reading, gardening |
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36, Graphic Artist San Francisco, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Voted "Best None of the Above" in high school yearbook Hobbies: Novelwriting, Basketball, Tarot |
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63, Actuary Las Vegas, NV Record: 98/126, 13-18 +54 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: President (1984-1985), Casualty Actuarial Scociety Hobbies: Scrabble, chess, hiking, travel |
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54, Teacher of Deaf Long Beach, NY First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Scrabble record: biggest spread between rating(990) and performance rating (1906) 2004 Corona, Queens Hobbies: Cribbage, Bowling, Movie Buff |
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52, Technical Writing Albuquerque, NM First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Yoga, Dancing |
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37, Owner/Director of Operations Roseville, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: my two kids, sports |
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67, Retired Huntington Beach, CA Record: 103/126, 13-18 -657 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Who's Who in American Women - 1992 Hobbies: Sailing, Traveling |
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83, Retired Counselor Austin, TX Record: 62/126, 16-15 -241 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Trophy SCRABBLE & Dominos Hobbies: Dominoes, Travel |
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51, Boilermaker Taylor, MI Record: 28/88, 17-14 +8 (2002) |
Hobbies: golf |
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28, Software Engineer West Jordan, UT First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Programming, reading, video games |
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56, psychotherapist Toronto, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: numerous songwriting awards Hobbies: songwriting, reading, film, theatre |
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Age withheld, Retired Aventure, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading |
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64, Retired Whispering Pines, NC First-time competitor |
Hobbies: walking, aerobics, boating, fishing, travel |
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77, unemployed Gainesville, FL Record: 101/126, 13-18 -421 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: completed 2005 Disney Marathon Hobbies: music, reading |
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49, Financial Manager Cypress, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Golf |
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17, Student Arlington, MA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place Div. 4 Stamford, CT 2005; Graduated high school! Hobbies: Electric bass & guitar, Ultimate Frisbee, chess, board games in general, basketball, juggling, reading |
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65, lawyer [retired] Miami, FL Record: 61/111, 15-16 +124 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: multiple regional first places [scrabble]: multiple first places in open events at regional level acbl events. Hobbies: golf; tournament bridge |
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57, Advertising Manager Bozeman, MT Record: 64/111, 15-16 -65 (2002) |
Hobbies: Writing, Bowling |
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68, retired Highland Heights, OH Record: 16/111, 18.5-12.5 +435 (2002) |
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56, Family physician Asheville, NC First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Hiking, playing bass, raising Springer Spaniels |
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83, Retired Austin, TX Record: 45/126, 16.5-14.5 -330 (2002) |
Hobbies: yard saleing |
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43, Letter Carrier Bridgetown, NS, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Fly Fishing, camping |
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24, High School Math Teacher Portage, WI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Music, Tennis, Ping-pong, Reading |
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58, Registered nurse Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: won couple local tournaments Hobbies: reading |
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47, engineer SEATTLE, WA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: second place in my first Scrabble tourney Hobbies: poker, card games |
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61, Classified Advertising Rep Bozeman, MT First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Nature, Antique Postcards, Racquetball |
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63, retired teacher Palm Coast, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: travel, water sports |
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82, Retired Registered Nurse Albuquerque, NM Record: 78/126, 15-16 -273 (2002) |
Hobbies: Crossword Puzzles, Travel |
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13, Student Brookline, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: baseball, piano |
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71, retired land surveyor Gainesville, FL Record: 10/111, 19.5-11.5 +341 (2002) |
Hobbies: travel and reading |
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48, Division Manager, State Farm Insurance Santa Rosa, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Illinois State University, class of '78 Hobbies: Chicago sports fan, movies, reading, nutrition |
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58, Healthcare Analyst West Chester, PA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place, Div D, Stamford Fall Classic 2003 Hobbies: Golf, Reading |
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65, Retired Houston, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Collecting Beanie Babies and Marbles |
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69, R.N. Sealy, TX Record: 13/88, 19-12 +425 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading, Gardening, Baseball |
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82, enjoying my life Leachville, AR Record: 56/111, 16-15 -163 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: living, loving, laughing, learning, and , in short, surviving Hobbies: reading, gardening, travelling, and enjoying friends and family |
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56, retired social worker Leitchfield, KY Record: 83/111, 13-18 +32 (2002) |
Hobbies: bowling, traveling, volunteer work |
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58, Retired Teacher Winston-Salem, NC First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Teacher of the Year (3 times), President-Council for Exceptional Children Hobbies: Writing Poetry, Traveling, Creating educational packets |
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Age withheld, Retired Los Angeles, CA Record: 28/111, 17.5-13.5 -135 (2002) |
Hobbies: Music, Books, Theater |
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Age withheld, High School Teacher/Telecomunication Consultant Seattle, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, Mosaic tiling,gardening, channeling Diana Ross |
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47, Registered Nurse (RN) Blaine, WA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: I braved my first tournament in March Hobbies: Singing, baking, reading and sleeping |
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41, retired Redmond, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: piano, autos, motion sports |
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80, Retired Secretary Manchester, NH Record: 55/111, 16-15 -111 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Ribbons for macrame chairs Hobbies: Club Activities, Macrame Chairs, Sing in Church Choir, Stenciling |
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58, retired Gresham, WI First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: won MY division at St. Paul and Port Richey Hobbies: music, travel, cards and computer games |
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36, Lawyer Oxnard, CA Record: 106/111, 11-20 -1011 (2002) |
Hobbies: Camping, Reading |
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57, occupation withheld Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Tennis, bridge travel |
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77, Retired Palm Coast, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Sewing, Gardening |
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79, retiree Sile, NM Record: 57/111, 16-15 -180 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: a Staunch family woman Hobbies: biking, birding, chamber music |
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63, Consultant Ft Lauderdale, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Golf, Bridge, Traveling |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/g/gibson_geoff.jpg) |
35, Actuary Toronto, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Naturism, cycling, collecting Monopoly games. |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/m/mccaroll_nancy.jpeg) |
55, retired Grand Junction, CO Record: 67/111, 15-16 -386 (2002) |
Hobbies: watercolor, oil painting, reading |
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73, School psychologist Portland, OR Record: 53/111, 16-15 +4 (2002) |
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43, Secretary San Francisco, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Accessibility Employee of the Quarter, Employee of the Quarter Hobbies: Listening to Music, watching tv |
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56, Manager Austin, TX Record: 107/126, 13-18 -1340 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Numerous State Bar Presidential Citations and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., awards Hobbies: Reading, Music, Movies, Jogging |
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78, Retired Austin, TX Record: 121/126, 10.5-20.5 -1096 (2002) |
Hobbies: Dance, Choir |
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58, occupation withheld Stratford, ON, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: flyfishing,music |
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15, student SEATTLE, WA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st in Seattle Scrabble tourney Hobbies: ultimate frisbee |
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Age withheld, Retired Rancho Murieta, CA Record: 32/88, 16.5-14.5 -35 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None Hobbies: Bridge, Crossword Puzzle Constructor |
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55, Retired School Administrator, trainer/consultant for ADE Paragould, AR First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Traveling, Gardening |
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53, veterinarian Knoxville, TN Record: 22/88, 17.5-13.5 -585 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: numerous awards at endurance rides ( 50 to 100 mile horse races) Hobbies: horseback endurance races, quilting, snow skiing, travel, reading |
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16, High School Student Newton, MA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Completed 2003 Olympiyeda with distinction Hobbies: Cards, School Newspaper (both weekly and quarterly), Reading Sci-Fi/Murder Mysteries/Pop. Culture Magazines |
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42, Warehouse/Receiver York, PA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Performance Award-Danbury , CT 2005 Hobbies: Pool, Table Tennis, Bowling, Comp. Games, |
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Age withheld, Realtor Dallas, TX Record: 97/111, 12-19 -395 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: National Level Award winning Realtor Hobbies: Travel |
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65, retired United Airlines Kissimmee, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: GOLF |
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55, Native American Gift and Gallery Co-Owner Old Town, ME Record: 12/88, 19-12 +515 (2002) |
Hobbies: Sewing, reading, knitting and Scrabble |
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25, student Columbia, MO First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 2005 Ardencup -- Division E -- 3rd place Hobbies: poetry; video games; movies; music |
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54, Company President Scottsdale, AZ First-time competitor |
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Age withheld, Theatre Owner/Prop.Mgmt. Seattle, WA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: "Good Sport Award" Division 4 Seattle Memorial Day Tournament '05 Hobbies: I enjoy reading, movies, golfing, bicycling, skiing |
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37, Litigation Support Specialist Los Angeles, CA Record: 17/88, 18-13 +601 (2002) |
Hobbies: Crosswords, Reading, Cooking |
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58, Bookkeeper Coal Harbour, BC, Canada Record: 31/88, 16.5-14.5 +660 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: NONE Hobbies: Golf and Badminton |
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29, Stay at home dad Meridian, ID First-time competitor |
Hobbies: poker |
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87, retired Memphis, TN Record: 105/111, 11-20 -664 (2002) |
Hobbies: Reading |
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Age withheld, Retired Culver City, CA Record: 107/111, 10-21 -474 (2002) |
Hobbies: Raising orchids, reading, golfing |
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70, Author Yale, BC, Canada Record: 7/88, 20-11 +1300 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Order of Canada, Order of BC, wrote a novel, Shoeless Joe, that became the movie Field of Dreams Hobbies: travel |
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66, Retired Head Start Administrator Tonawanda, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Gardening, Cooking, Painting |
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63, retired nurse Memphis, TN First-time competitor |
Hobbies: travel and collect world globes |
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41, Language Assessor Ottawa, ON, Canada Record: 65/88, 14-17 -331 (2002) |
Hobbies: cycling, camping, rollerblading |
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90, Retired Laguna Woods, CA Record: 90/111, 13-18 -438 (2002) |
Hobbies: Bridge, Travel, Crafts, Reading |
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57, Photographer Pacifica, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Hiking, golf, tennis, bridge |
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Age withheld, retired English professor Huntingdon Beach, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Guggenheim Fellowship National Endowment of the Arts Hobbies: writer and casino hopper |
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70, Teacher Sacramento, CA Record: 61/88, 14-17 -38 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Teacher of the Year Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Movies, Theater, Opera, Travel |
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Age withheld, Assistant professor Kalamazoo, MI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: climbing, hiking, camping |
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74, Retired Teacher Decatur, GA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: History archives chairperson, American Bridge Association Hobbies: Bridge Playing |
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28, engineer Hillsboro, OR First-time competitor |
Hobbies: hiking, camping, computers |
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42, newspaper reporter Fredericksburg, VA First-time competitor |
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81, Retired Los Angeles, CA Record: 65/111, 15-16 -153 (2002) |
Hobbies: cards |
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50, Attorney Atlantic City, NJ First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Gardening |
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53, Portfolio Administrator Katy, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: hiking, birdwatching |
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62, Retired Air Force pilot Wilmington, DE First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: "Diamond Life Master" ranking in Contract Bridge Hobbies: Contract Bridge, Travel |
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31, Project Management Associate Oxford, MI First-time competitor |
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56, Insurance Sales Freeport, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Gourmet Cooking & Baking, Stained Glass, Piano |
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Age withheld, Caregiver San Francisco, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: #1 Aunt Hobbies: Reading |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/b/burritt_gladys.jpg) |
57, Retired administrative assistant Eureka, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Quilt-making, gardening |
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65, Administrative Assistant Tucson, AZ Record: 58/88, 14.5-16.5 +306 (2002) |
Hobbies: Tennis, golf, English |
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Age withheld, University English Instructor Lubbock, TX Record: 36/88, 16-15 +311 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Recently published book "Meeting God in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" Hobbies: reading, writing, Pilates |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/s/sullivan_brendan.jpg) |
20, college student Shrewsbury, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: golf, cribbage, running, comedy |
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68, Retired Harrisburg, PA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Reading, Coin collection, Attending sporting events |
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Age withheld, attorney Saint Paul, MN First-time competitor |
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64, Tutor Fountain Hills, AZ First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Travel, Reading, Movies, Walking |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/r/rhodes_michael.jpg) |
30, Classical Vocalist / Food Server Tucson, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st place, 16-4 +982 Phx Feb 2005 Tourney; numerous vocal/choral awards/honors Hobbies: Boggle, Reading, Internet |
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57, teacher Myrtle Beach, SC First-time competitor |
Hobbies: tennis |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/l/lee_dan.jpg) |
56, retired postal worker Pittsburg, KS First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Div 9 1st place, Arlington,Texas, June 2004 Hobbies: golf, blackjack, running |
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Age withheld, Instructor Cleveland, GA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Hiking |
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80, retired Decatur, GA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: gardening, reading |
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60, Episcopal Clergy Hillman, MI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: hiking/camping |
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69, Author Seattle, WA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Swimming |
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Age withheld, Nurse Calgary, AB, Canada Record: 25/88, 17-14 +388 (2002) |
Hobbies: reading, scrabble, hiking |
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82, Retired Manchester, CT Record: 23/88, 17-14 +707 (2002) |
Hobbies: Bowling |
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49, Software Engineer Hartland, WI First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Married 26 years. Wonderful wife. Two great kids. Hobbies: travel, golf, movies |
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64, retired school cook Buckeye Lake, OH First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: none Hobbies: traveling-crossword puzzles-and spending time with my family |
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71, Retired Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
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![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/d/donegan_michael.jpg) |
57, Computer Scientist Austin, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Biking, Guitar |
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68, Retired Amherst, NY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Hiking, Reading |
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58, high school teacher Gatlinburg, TN First-time competitor |
Hobbies: home renovation, collecting eyewash cups |
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42, Stay at Home Mom Williamsburg, VA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Fitness, Landscaping |
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69, Retired Penbroke Pines, FL First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Several titles in tennis Hobbies: sports |
![[photo]](http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/players/w/whitmore_jane.jpg) |
49, Energy Efficiency Administrator - retired South Burlington, VT First-time competitor |
Hobbies: camping, hiking, cooking, knitting |
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72, Retired Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
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Age withheld, Retired Los Angeles, CA Record: 49/88, 15-16 -6 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Placed 1st (Div. G) in Club 195 May 16 Tournament Hobbies: Gardening, sewing, singing, walking |
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58, Grants Administrator Santa Fe, NM First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Place, Group Country-Western Dancing, Veterans Administration Arts Festival, National Dance Panel Hobbies: Dancing, Cooking, Writing, Traveling |
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62, Retired Veteran Lancaster, PA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 3 Philadelphia Championships/Novice |
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81, Retired Ft. Lauderdale, FL First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st and 2nd in tournaments Hobbies: Golf, Bridge, Bowling, Painting |
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59, Office Manager for MCE Consultants, Inc. Tustin, CA Record: 74/88, 12-19 -161 (2002) |
Hobbies: Gardening; arts and crafts |
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Age withheld, Accountant Paragould, AR First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Golf, Woodworking |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
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88, Retired Teacher Dearborn Heights, MI Record: 35/88, 16-15 +373 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: PhD in Child Education and authored an almost 700-page book on global travel Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Gardening |
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Age withheld, Writer Kentfield, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: hiking, bicycling, reading |
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51, None Lubbock, TX First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: None Hobbies: Growing Roses |
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60, Retired Wilmington, DE First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: "Diamond Life Master" rating in Contract Bridge Hobbies: Contract Bridge, Travel |
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63, Community Action food delivery driver Pryor Creek, OK First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: played in first tournament April 23, 24 at Ardmore, OK Hobbies: birdwatching, baseball card collecting, walking, music |
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47, Paralegal Houston, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Scrapbooking |
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34, US Army personnel officer Vine Grove, KY First-time competitor |
Hobbies: bowling, racquetball, sports, competition |
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Age withheld, Program Manager East Palo Alto, CA Record: 53/88, 15-16 -176 (2002) |
Hobbies: Playing competitive Chess, Attending amusement parks, preserving computer histor |
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26, Environmental Consultant, Civil/Environmental Engineer Tempe, AZ First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: 1st Place Phoenix One Day 8/03 - Div 5 Hobbies: Playing violin, reading, cooking, philosophical discourse, ISC |
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Age withheld, Teacher / College / Computer Programming / Computer Repair Rocklin, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: USCF Chess Master -- 151st in U.S. ('83), A.A. Electronic Communications, Bachelors Vocational Education, FCC License Hobbies: Creating Scrabble Training Program, Scrabble, Chess, Scuba, Wait 'til she's grumpy - then make her happy |
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34, Research Scientist Bryan, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Soccer, Softball, Reading, Girl Scouts, Coaching, Orienteering |
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73, retired Covina, CA Record: 108/111, 10-21 -1921 (2002) |
Hobbies: sewing,baking,cards |
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Age withheld, Teacher Long Beach, CA First-time competitor |
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79, Retired Jeffersonville, PA Record: 70/88, 13-18 -69 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: One Scrabble Trophy and some checks Hobbies: Skiing, Bicycling, Sewing |
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37, forensic scientist Eureka, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: dog showing |
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67, Housewife Winnetka, CA Record: 60/88, 14-17 +21 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Was placed 2nd in local club tournament Hobbies: Reading, Travel, Working Puzzles |
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53, retired attorney; artist McKinleyville, CA First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: none Hobbies: showing dogs, cooking, art |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
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31, occupation withheld Clemson, SC First-time competitor |
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81, Retired Southfield, MI Record: 55/88, 15-16 -275 (2002) |
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75, retired Memphis, TN First-time competitor |
Hobbies: travel and bridge |
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67, Retired Paragould, AR First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Traveling, Gardening |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld Calgary, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
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56, Elementary Teacher Oakland, CA Record: 44/88, 15-16 +165 (2002) |
Awards and Tournament Wins: Teacher of the Year, School SCRABBLE Coordinator/Ambassador Hobbies: Avid Sports Fan |
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59, retired Amherst, WI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: reading, grandchildren, gardening, outdoors |
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51, Retired Architect Houston, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Photography, Genealogy, Gardening, Travel |
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Age withheld, clerical for Department of Corrections in WI MADISON, WI First-time competitor |
Hobbies: singing, traveling, entertaining, etc... |
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82, retired computer programmer Nashua, NH Record: 64/88, 14-17 -245 (2002) |
Hobbies: jigsaw puzzles |
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75, Retired Albuquerque, NM First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Needlework, music and reading |
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45, Carpenter Sherwood Park, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: reading, long walks |
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59, Retired flight attendant Sedona, AZ First-time competitor |
Hobbies: hiking, traveling, doing special things with the grandchildren |
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Age withheld, occupation withheld Houston, TX First-time competitor |
Hobbies: genealogy, reading, walking |
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72, Retired Pompano Beach, FL First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Volunteer Elementary School Tutor |
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Age withheld, teacher Carson City, NV First-time competitor |
Hobbies: the beach, games, dancing, concerts |
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17, Student Sherwood Park, AB, Canada First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Hockey, Cars |
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49, Psychologist & Artist Cambridge, MA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Cooking, dogs, hiking |
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48, Retired Memphis, TN First-time competitor |
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58, tutor/teacher Honolulu, Hawaii, HI First-time competitor |
Awards and Tournament Wins: BA , Speech MFA Theatre Hobbies: travel, gambling, reading |
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Age withheld, Electrical Engineer Saugus, CA First-time competitor |
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66, Retired Oakland, CA First-time competitor |
Hobbies: Gardening |