On Friday, September 20, 2024, the following Rotarians and friends gathered for a potluck and a game of Rotary Jeopardy. Tonight's contestants were the following teams: Paul Harris' Heroes (consisting of Walt Gladwin and Shari Teresi from the Rotary Club of Millbrae and David Dye and Mary Liu from the Rotary Club of San Francisco); Arch Klumph's Kingpins (consisting of Dora Dye and Dan Joraanstad from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, Anna Yang from the Rotary Club of San Francisco West, and our guest, Henry Rubin); and Steve Wright's Wizards (consisting of Lisa Stark from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, Deirdri Gladwin and Frank Seebode from the Rotary Club of Millbrae, and our guest, Ami Seebode). Our Jeopardy host was Joe Teresi (aka Guy Smiley) from the Rotary Club of Millbrae.
Like the game that we watch on television, there were three rounds: Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy! The tension was high among the three teams.
As the answers lit up the board during the first round, Arch Klumph's Kingpins remained mostly quiet, but in round two, this team took the lead, hitting their buzzer at every opportunity and showing off their knowledge of all things involving Rotary.
Paul Harris' Heroes led all the way until the end of Double Jeopardy, dominating with their knowledge of Rotary anagrams, the planets in the solar system, and terms used in texting.
Steve Wright's Wizards impressed with their knowledge of the streets of San Francisco. Who knew that trivia night could be so much fun?
In Final Jeopardy, all bets were entered. Arch Klumph’s Kingpins bet it all, winning against Paul Harris’ Heroes and Steve Wright’s Wizards. Prizes for each group were awarded, making it a nice end to the week!
Paul Harris' Heroes, Arch Klumph's Kingpins, and Steve Wright's Wizards