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May 11, 1998 recap Jan 11, 2022 23:42:30 GMT -5

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Post by mechamind on Jan 11, 2022 23:42:30 GMT -5

Airdate: May 11, 1998

From the George R. Brown Center in Houston, it's America's game! College Week has just begun...

Our first students:
Lakenya Scott: Junior at Texas Southern University in Houston, majoring in English education to teach high schoolers, and wants to coach volleyball and basketball
Mark Cox: Student at College of the Mainland in Texas City, studying music and planning to do opera (a lifelong interest); from Bayou Vista
Alicia Clough: Sophomore at Towson University majoring in mass communications, concentrating on broadcast journalism, and wants to be a sportscaster; also a student ambassador, yearbook co-editor, and resident assistant; from Laurel, MD

The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $1,000. Everyone has arrived on time, so let's begin!

Round 1

BEFORE & AFTER

LAKENYA	Mark	Alicia
$400: R (x2) (Unknown edit) $400: N (DUD!)	$250: S (DUD!)	SURPRISE: T (x2) $600: G (Repeat?)
$800		+
$450: L -$250: E (x3) $700: F (DUD!)	$700: M $700: C (DUD!)	$250: P (x3) Only vowels left! Solve: Correct!
$1,000	$700	$750+

There was an audio cut between the R and N, and Pat said "Whoops." after Alicia's G call (which also got buzzed), suggesting it was called once as a wrong letter.

BEFORE & AFTER

Alicia solves TERM PAPER PLATE, and it's time for her surprise! It's a Contiki Holidays 13-day Italy vacation worth $5,680!

Lakenya	Mark	Alicia
		$6,430

Already a good start, but can we award another prize? We have a Houston Galleria gift certificate featuring Encompass' Shell Motorsports leather jacket and Shell go-kart (labeled GALLERIA) worth $2,595.

Maybe you'd like some cash? There's a $2,500 space and $10,000 prize on the Wheel for you!

Round 2

QUOTATION

Lakenya	MARK	Alicia
	$400: S (DUD!)	$250: N (x3) $250: R (x5) -$250: E (x4) GALLERIA: T (x2) -$250: I (x2) $250: L (DUD!)
		$1,500+
$250: H (DUD!)	$600: M (x2) -$250: A -$250: O (x5) Solve: Correct!
	$700

QUOTATION

Mark solves IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION.

Hold the applause! There's a $2,000 bonus if Mark can answer one question...

That is the second line in the constitution. What is the first line?

He says We the people of the United States of America, which is accepted. ("of America" not necessary.)

Lakenya	Mark	Alicia
	$2,700	$6,430

Okay, so Alicia couldn't take the featured prize, but she's the first to face the $3,500 and Jackpot spaces.

Round 3

SAME NAME

Lakenya	Mark	ALICIA
		$900: T (x3) Lose A Turn!
		$2,700
BANKRUPT! ($0)	$500: S $500: R (x2) -$250: E (x2) $500: H (DUD!)	$3,500: N $250: M -$250: A (x3) Solve: Correct!
	$1,250	$6,200

SAME NAME

Alicia solves DAVID & VARSITY LETTERMAN.

Lakenya	Mark	Alicia
	$2,700	$12,630

Lakenya never got a chance that last round, but now with a $5,000 space, she has a good chance to catch up!

Round 4

TITLE

LAKENYA	Mark	Alicia
$350: R (x3) $800: S -$250: A (x4) $450: B $700: Z -$250: O (DUD!)	$300: H $5,000: P Only vowels left! Solve: Correct!
$2,500	$5,300

TITLE

Mark solves HARPER'S BAZAAR. And that's the last page.

Lakenya	Mark	Alicia
	$8,000	$12,630

A close one for Lakenya, but not quite. Now she's leaving with the nice parting gifts.

BONUS ROUND:

Alicia played a good game, but can she play well in Bonus Land? We have for her...

1998 Chevy Camaro convertible (over $28,000)

1998 Chevy Camaro Z28 (over $25,000)

College Annuity ($20,000)

1998 Chevy Blazer (over $28,000)

"The cash" ($25,000)

Which one will she take? From the envelopes, she's taking the L, and we give her this puzzle:

Bonus Puzzle

THING

RSTLNE gives her:

THING

A quick selection of CDMA...

THING

She instantly solves HAPPY FACE...

...and she's happy to see the $25,000! Alicia finishes with $37,630 in cash and trip, and she could return on Friday!

In the post-game, Pat has to thank someone for the music. He thanks the Rice University Marching Owls Band, also known as the MOB.