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Westchester Resident, Navy Pilot Competes on 'Jeopardy!'
He graduated from Rye High School and is now a pilot in the Navy.
Answer: A two-day “Jeopardy!” champion from Rye.
Question: Who is Stew Latwin?
A Rye High School graduate, now a Navy pilot, Latwin was a contestant on the popular game show.
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He first appeared as a challenger on the show Monday, June 6, when he won $13,400, besting returning champion Kelly Bayles of Oklahoma.
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Latwin won against two new contestants Tuesday, June 7, winning an additional $29,201.
Unfortunately, new contestant Hunter Appler of North Carolina was able to get the question right and wager more money.
Latwin’s two-day winnings amounted to $42,601.
Watch the video to see Latwin introduce himself about 42 seconds in.
Photo credit: Screenshot from YouTube.com.
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