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On the Record
News aw student Plezetta West was a big winner of Wheel of Fortune, netting $120,050 for her efforts. During her birthday weekend in April 2008, West decided to attend tryouts for Wheel of Fortune when the “Wheelmobile” stopped in New Orleans, La. Her name was not called that day, but a few weeks later, she got a belated birthday present—a callback for a second audition. For two weeks leading up to the audition, West, of Natchez, Miss., practiced nonstop and researched online, asking past contestants for pointers and tips. Her hard work paid off, and she was invited to be on the show in California. The episode with West aired March 23. During the show, West endured some ups and downs, but the Wheel was on her side. She correctly solved word puzzles through four rounds, making it all the way to the Bonus Round puzzle, where she won $120,050 by correctly spelling out “Magic Wand.” In addition to the money, West also won a trip to Central America. A member of Loyola’s Moot Court and Trial Advocacy teams, she credits both with honing the courtroom skills that helped her win at Wheel of Fortune.
Photo courtesy of Carol Kaelson.
Wheel of Fortune pays off for law student
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Plezetta West
Loyola College of Law and The Environmental Law Society present
The 2010 National Association of Environmental Law Societies Annual Conference March 4 – 7, 2010 A premier weekend of environmental law: gathering students, lawyers, scholars, activists, and community members together to support effective environmental law dialogue. E-mail els@loyno.edu for more information.
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