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Photos: Spinning and Winning

January 01, 2010 12:00 AM
        

 




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Students line up when the “Wheelmobile,” the promotional vehicle for “Wheel of Fortune,” comes to campus on Monday (Nov. 8) for a chance to audition for the popular TV show. (Photos by Sally Asher)
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“Wheel of Fortune” is in search of good game players who are energetic, enthusiastic and fun for a special “College Week” of shows that will be taped in New Orleans in April.
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In McAlister Auditorium, students vie for the chance to be show contestants who will be spinning and winning trips, a new car or big cash in the Big Easy.
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Participants are selected by random draw to come to the stage to audition for a chance to play on “Wheel of Fortune,” America"s no. 1 syndicated show.
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The majority of contestants who appear on “Wheel of Fortune” come out to “Wheelmobile” events in their hometowns, according to the show"s producers.