USC junior bested on 'Jeopardy!'

Staff report

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Answer: $10,000.

Question: What are West Ashley High School graduate Vera Swain's earnings for playing "Jeopardy!"?

The University of South Carolina junior lost her semifinal match in the show's 2008 College Championship, which was televised Wednesday night. But she won the cash for her strong showing.

Swain, 21, was one of nine contestants to appear this week on three semifinal episodes. The winners have moved on to the finals, which will air tonight and Friday on WCBD-TV Channel 2. The grand-prize winner will get $100,000.

The championship shows were taped in April at the University of Wisconsin's Kohl Center.

Swain graduated 11th in her class at West Ashley High, and she landed a Palmetto Fellows college scholarship, the state's richest and most competitive award.

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Girleygirl (anonymous) says...

COngratulations!

May 15, 2008 at 8:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Chasgirlie (anonymous) says...

GO GIRL!!! I am so happy that she is starting to break the mold in South Carolina schools. They are not all bad....

May 15, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

summerville_guy (anonymous) says...

Congratulations Vera!

May 15, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

lookingonthebrightside (anonymous) says...

This is exciting for you Vera. Congratulations and best of luck with the rest of your studies and opportunities!

May 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...

Congrats! You're an impressive young lady and I'm sure you will do phenomenal things in the future.

May 15, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

vern (anonymous) says...

"In a related note, USC Football Coach Steve Spurrier announced Ms. Swain was hired as an academic tutor for the team."

May 15, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

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