 "Photo: Courtesy of Carol Kaelson")
Senior Chris Gage won $40,550 in cash and prizes, including a trip to Cancun, after being a contestant on an episode of Wheel of Fortune’s College Week last Wednesday.
Gage, an organ performance major from Rumford, R.I., has always had a love for game shows and said being on a game show was always one of his life goals.
Although Gage had opera practice the night of the shows airing, he said had a few trusted friends tape the episode so they could all watch it together afterward.
“They were nice enough not to have a party without me,” he said. “We had a great time and they were all cheering me on.”
Gage kept his winnings a secret from his friends because he wanted them to enjoy the game and be surprised by his winnings.
“They all couldn’t believe I kept it a secret,” he said. “They were going crazy. Some of them had seen it when it actually aired and came to the party to just watch it again and cheer.”
Gage didn’t want to say what he would be doing with the money but said he will not receive any of it until mid March.
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