A 12-year-old from Syosset, New York...

Kate Dzurilla

Hi, I'm Kate from Syosset, New York, and you're watching me on jeopardy.com.

How long have you been watching Jeopardy!?
I've basically been watching Jeopardy! since I was two, when my parents introduced me to it.

What do you like most about Jeopardy!?
I like playing at home and answering the questions.

How did you prepare for being a contestant?
I brought lots of different clothes. I studied a little bit. And I practiced by watching repeats of the kids' tournaments.

How did you find out you had been chosen as a contestant?
Well, I got a pack--I got a package saying that I was gonna be on the Back to School show and I was really excited, and I screamed.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be a pro basketball player in the WNBA.

Be sure to tune in and root for Kate!

"It's a slam dunk for this basketball lover and future WNBA player. From Syosset, New York, welcome..."

2001 Back to School Week player (2001-09-28).