Will Yancey Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats, Champions Wildcard
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Will Yancey Jeopardy Contestant Profile
William Clay Yancey is a seasoned academic currently serving as a Lecturer in History at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) located in Edinburg, Texas, a position he has held since August 2021. He has an impressive educational background with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in American History from the University of North Texas. During his time at the University of North Texas, from 2011 to 2016, he was a Teaching Fellow, further enhancing his academic profile. His experience extends to several teaching roles, including as an Adjunct Instructor in History at the same university and Tarrant County College, as well as an Adjunct Professor of History at Eastfield College in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
In addition to his teaching credentials, Yancey has been recognized for his excellence in the field of history education, notably receiving an award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the Region 5 Interpreter of the year. This accolade highlights his skills in academic advising, curriculum development, public speaking, distance learning, and history education. Yancey resides in Banquete, Texas, and has deep roots in the higher education sector in the United States, demonstrating a committed career to the academic community and providing significant support and inspiration to his peers and students.
| Name | William Clay Yancey |
| Location & Residence | Banquete, Texas; Edinburg, Texas, United States |
| Profession & Jobs | Lecturer in History at UTRGV; Former Adjunct Instructor and Professor at various colleges |
| Gender & Sex | Male |
| Age & Date of Birth | 53 years old |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | American |
| Education & School | Ph.D. in American History from University of North Texas; M.S. in Secondary Education from Jacksonville State University |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | |
| Biography & More Details | Awarded as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Region 5 Interpreter of the year |
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Will Yancey Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 13 January 2025 | Will Yancey Banquete, Texas Lecturer of History Winning Score: $13,800 Round 2 Score: $9,800 Round 1 Score: $2,600 | Paul Clauson Madison Heights, Michigan Tax Analyst Final Score: $8,000 Round 2 Score: $4,000 Round 1 Score: $4,600 | Jen Feldman Brooklyn, New York High School Teacher Final Score: $8,200 Round 2 Score: $10,200 Round 1 Score: $2,800 |
| Friday, 3 January 2025 | Will Yancey Banquete, Texas Lecturer of History 2 Day Winning Score: $35,200 Final Score: $15,200 Round 2 Score: $7,600 Round 1 Score: $3,400 | Kaitlin Tarr Denver, Colorado Ceramic Artist 2 Day Score: $4,396 Final Score: $4,395 Round 2 Score: $16,000 Round 1 Score: $6,000 | Colleen Matthews Hillsboro, Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist 2 Day Score: $33,000 Final Score: $24,600 Round 2 Score: $12,600 Round 1 Score: $6,400 |
| Thursday, 2 January 2025 | Will Yancey Banquete, Texas Lecturer of History Winning Score: $20,000 Round 2 Score: $20,000 Round 1 Score: $6,400 | Kaitlin Tarr Denver, Colorado Ceramic Artist Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $6,800 Round 1 Score: $2,800 | Colleen Matthews Hillsboro, Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist Final Score: $8,400 Round 2 Score: $4,200 Round 1 Score: $1,800 |
| Monday, 30 December 2024 | Alex Michev Richmond, Virginia Attorney Final Score: $14,300 Round 2 Score: $12,800 Round 1 Score: $4,800 | Will Yancey Banquete, Texas Lecturer of History Winning Score: $25,601 Round 2 Score: $14,800 Round 1 Score: $3,200 | Tekla Sauter Chicago, Illinois Nonprofit Final Score: $11,198 Round 2 Score: $5,600 Round 1 Score: $2,800 |
| Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Aiden Orzech Thornhill Ontario Canada Teacher 1 Day Winnings of $27,599 Winning Score: $22,000 Round 2 Score: $11,000 Round 1 Score: $2,600 | Alisa Kindsfater Enola, Arkansas English Teacher Final Score: $10,800 Round 2 Score: $5,400 Round 1 Score: $400 | Will Yancey Banquete, Texas Lecturer of History Final Score: $4,399 Round 2 Score: $13,200 Round 1 Score: $12,000 |