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Show 16 H.::top Times LIFETIMES Oct. 11,1991 New twist in Ol: 'Jeopardy!' at 388th FW ill IV ;rif ' by Sgt. Gary Kunich v 388th FW Public Affairs Office Alex Trebek of "Jeopardy!" fame and Monty Hall of "Let's Make a Deal" were nowhere in sight, but they would be proud of the game show put on by the 388th Fighter Wing Information Management Office Oct. 4. Although the game was all in good fun, it was also chance for contestants to improve their knowledge of their respective career fields and win a one-da- y pass. Known as Information Management Jeopardy, it's held once a quarter for information management specialists as well as personnel specialists who are e in fields. But this game show has a twist. Contestants have to do a little more than just show up and answer questions they have to create their own booths and costumes. In the real Jeopardy game on television, contestants might not have to wear costumes, but that's what makes this version a little more interesting, said SMSgt. Jackie Brown, chief, 388th FW InIM-typ- formation Management. "The contestants like to get a little creative with their costumes, and that in turn, relieves some of the tension," she said. "Although the costumes do make the game more interesting, the most important part is the questions. We have six different categories with five questions each. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game wins a one-dapass." Even though Brown might think the questions are the most important part of the game, that didn't stop contestants, as well as others who helped set y V-- " - . t ' - Ij U.S. Air Fore That outfit Is youi Playing IM "Jeopardy!" Sgt. Mary Jo Perry, the Unknown Contestant, left, competes against A1C Ken Snyder, the Clown Prince of IM; Sgt. Dave Farmer, Jason from "Friday the 13th"; and A1C Bill McCloud, Santa's elf. A1C Tom Odom, 388th FW information management, emcees. up the game, from dressing up in the most outlandish costumes they could find. There were four contestants in the most recent Jeopardy game: Sgt. Dave Farmer, dressed as "Friday the 13th's" Jason; Sgt. Mary Jo Perry, the Unknown Contestant; A1C Bill McCloud, Santa's elf; and A1C Ken Snyder, the Clown Prince of IM. When all the questions had been asked and answered, Perry walked away with the one-da- y pass, while the other contestants walked away hoping to win next time they compete. "We try to make the rules for the game really simple," explained Brown. "Each contestant starts out with five pennies. After a question is asked, they have five seconds to buzz in on whatever they use as their buzzer, whether it's a kazoo, a bell or anything else they bring with them. Once someone hits their buzzer, they have another five seconds to answer. If they get the question right, we give them a penny and if they get it wrong, we take one away. "They don't have to worry about being the only ones who dress up either. Everyone does from the game show host to official timekeeper and photographer," Brown said. The idea to have a competition like this dates back to 1989 when TSgt. Mary Meyers, who works in the wing IM office, thought it would be a good training tool for people within her office. The chief of IM at the time, SMSgt. Gene Baldwin, liked it so much he competition, got permission to make it a wing-widand the game show hasn't been the same since. "Having competition like this is a good way to get information managers from around the wing together where they can have some fun and learn something in the process," Brown explained. "Each game only takes about an hour, but it's a big morale booster." e "It was a close game," said Perry who won by playing it safe during Final Jeopardy. The next closest competitor wagered all and lost. "All the studying I did for my promotion exam paid off with winning IM Jeopardy," she said. "I just hope it pays off with a staff stripe too!" 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