UNC student Stephanie Pierson to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ Wednesday night

Posted Feb 22, 2023
UNC junior Stephanie Pierson will appear on “Jeopardy!” Wednesday night (Feb 22) as part of the show’s 14-day High School Reunion Tournament, which brings back 27 former teenage competitors for a chance at a $100,000 prize and a spot in the Tournament of Champions. Pierson’s first appearance on Jeopardy was in 2019 as a high school junior. (UNC.edu)

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