Southern Adventist Univ. student on Jeopardy 11/9/10

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

Southern Student Selected as a Jeopardy contestant!

Southern University is a Seventh-day Adventist University.

By the age of 7, Hans von Walter, a junior biochemistry major, decided he wanted to be a contestant on Jeopardy!, the number one rated quiz show in syndication. On September 23 during Hans’ biochemistry lab,

he was informed that his dream would now become a reality.

“When my phone lit up during lab, I knew the number was from California,” says Hans. “I was 99 percent sure I had been selected as a Jeopardy! contestant. I was in complete and utter shock.”

Hans is the first student to represent the university on the popular game show.

“The fact that I’m representing Southern puts a lot of pressure on me,” says Hans, “but it also gives me a sense of pride in knowing that I am well prepared.”

In preparation for the competition, Hans watched Jeopardy! every evening while running in the Hulsey Wellness Center. He also took online Jeopardy! quizzes and replied to random trivia text messages sent by friends.

Yet, Hans’ preparation for the Jeopardy! competition began long before he was selected as a contestant. During his eighth grade year, Hans represented his home state of Florida in the Geography Bee by making it all the way to Nationals where Alex Trebek hosted the competition.

While he successfully participated in other trivia game challenges throughout his high school years, Hans’ involvement in Southern’s annual college bowl competition also played an important role in his journey to the Jeopardy! stage. Hans’ team won the college bowl competition his freshman year and came in second place his sophomore year.

“I really appreciate that Southern provides the college bowl competitions,” says Hans. “The competitions have been the major factor in keeping my interest in trivia alive.”

The Jeopardy! episode featuring Hans will air on Tuesday, November 9, during the show’s College Championship weeks.

[Gerr]

I don't watch the show, but when is he scheduled to appear?

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

He's supposed to be on TV tomorrow night (Tuesday night - or whenever Jeopardy is seen where you are. It's on the ABC network.)

[phkrause]

I don't either but will try and catch it. Like Gerry, it be great to know when he will be on.

[Jeannieb43]

I caught part of the show but had to leave to go to a committee meeting halfway through.

Anybody know how he did?

[Gerr]

He did well but not well enough to go to the next round. He got $17,000 though.

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

He might have won enough to get him into the finals...I think there are 2 "wild card" spots.

[abelisle]

He made it. Good for him.

[phkrause]

I just now realized that the show he will be on is in the title of the thread. DAH, where's my brain, Oh yea when I sit down that reminds me of where its at. :)

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

I just now realized that the show he will be on is in the title of the thread. DAH, where's my brain, Oh yea when I sit down that reminds me of where its at.

[Woody]

Quote:

I just now realized that the show he will be on is in the title of the thread.

Pk my friend. You are REALLY slippin' or sippin' not sure which. But it's not WILL be on ... but WAS on. :)

[phkrause]

Quote:

I just now realized that the show he will be on is in the title of the thread.

Pk my friend. You are REALLY slippin' or sippin' not sure which. But it's not WILL be on ... but WAS on.

Thanks for that Woody. LOL

So where have you been lately? Have missed you. Hope that all is well.

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

But didn't abelisle just say that the student is in the finals?? I think (not sure though), that those programs will be aired next week. Now, if we can *just* get pk to stand up...

(Woody, I just now caught on to the "slippin'/sippin''...you're too quick on the draw for me sometimes.. LOL)