Do You Have What It Takes?
Joseph Piccirillo (center) hosts a weekly WFBN-TV segment where homerooms earn the chance to "stump" him and earn prizes. (Photo courtesy of Brother Hannon)
WFBN segment sees if you can fool junior anchor
In WFBN's history of over 25 years, there have been plenty of different features, highlights, and segments. We've seen skits featuring faculty and students alike, game show-style segments, and minute-long features that have ranged from comedy to Marvel-focused.
Now, Joseph Piccirillo, '28, has taken that spotlight with an interactive game for homerooms. The objective: stump him.
WFBN-TV is Monsignor Farrell's student-run broadcasting network, located on the lower floor of the East Wing. (Photo courtesy of Brother Hannon)
Created and debuting last year, the rules of the game are that a homeroom representative tells two stories to Piccirillo. One of these stories is true; the other is made up. Piccirillo then has one minute to ask whatever questions he wants to narrow down and derermine which story is the truth.
If Piccirillo guesses correctly, he wins. If he guesses wrong, the homeroom representative "stumps Joe," and they get a mug and a shirt.
Piccirillo had his fair share of wins and losses last year, but he's looking to have a solid winning percentage this time around.
"A lot of people walk up to me in the hallway saying they can stump me, so I'm excited that we get to put them to the test in future Stump Joe episodes"
- Joseph Piccirillo, '28
The interaction he has received since creating the game show also has him overall super excited for the future.
"A lot of people walk up to me in the hallway saying they can stump me, so I'm excited that we get to put them to the test in future Stump Joe episodes."
If you would like to be on Stump Joe with your homeroom it takes two easy steps:
First, after getting approval from your homeroom teacher, let Joe know by his email (jpiccirillo28@msgrfhs.org). Let him know when you would like to be on the show. From there, he will let Brother Hannon know.
If Brother Hannan approves, you will receive an email back confirming, you can be on the segment.
Do you have what it take to Stump Joe?
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