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- Alumni
David Debacker ‘19 is set to appear on an episode of Jeopardy! on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
David holds a BA in Architecture from Notre Dame, graduating in 2024. As a student at Notre Dame, he studied architecture, sustainability, and poverty studies.
During his time at Catholic Central, David was a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Team. He was also a Varsity All-American Diving Captain, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist in 2019, and a MHSAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2019.
David has diverse experience across architecture, program coordination, and sustainability research, making him an ideal contestant on Jeopardy. He has also received several prestigious awards and honors, highlighting his academic and leadership achievements.
Good luck, David! Your Catholic Central family is rooting for you!
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