‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 18, Dayton native keeps streak alive

Amy Schnieder, an Oakland, California engineering manager with roots in Dayton, is the reigning nine-time “Jeopardy” champion. Her current winnings total $342,200.

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Amy Schnieder, an Oakland, California engineering manager with roots in Dayton, is the reigning nine-time “Jeopardy” champion. Her current winnings total $342,200.
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Dec 25, 2021
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This Christmas, Amy Schneider added more cash to her impressive “Jeopardy!” winning streak. Her 18-day total stands at $706,800.

“Our champion Amy certainly has a lot to celebrate this holiday season having racked up 17 wins and almost $700,000 here on ‘Jeopardy!,’” said host Ken Jennings at the outset.

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Schneider was on a roll throughout the Dec. 24 episode per usual but stumbled again during Final Jeopardy. The category: International Landmarks: Clue: In December 2020 an international agreement added nearly 3 feet to this; one surveyor lost half a toe in the effort. Answer: Mt. Everest. Schneider, who only wagered $2,000, guessed DMZ (demilitarized zone).

The Chaminade-Julienne graduate is the fourth highest-earning champion in regular-season play. If you want to hear her discuss her favorite amount to wager on the Daily Doubles, visit jeopardy.com/overheard.

She can be seen on “Jeopardy!” weeknights at 7:30 on WDTN Channel 2.

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Russell Florence Jr. is team leader/coordinator of Lifestyles/Dayton.com. He has been an arts/lifestyles reporter for Dayton Daily News since 2012. He formerly served on the Dayton Daily News Community Board of Contributors and assisted the Dayton Daily News Editorial Board. He received his BA in mass communications from Wright State University.