1983

Phil and the Blanks compete at KVSC's trivia weekend, March 1983 (Image ID 02187)

Phil Moen and his Phil and the Blanks teammates search for an answer, March 1983 (Image ID 02675)

Theme: E.T.--Extra Trivia

March 25-27, 1983

Winning Teams: 

  1. Squaw Chasers
  2. Phil and the Blanks

Trivial Facts:

• KVSC's power increase earlier that year had expanded the station's coverage area and helped grow participation.
• Both top two teams were awarded points for the 500 point question at the end, even though team Squaw Chasers was missing one word in its answer.
• Team Phil and the Blanks called the FBI to find out its motto, "Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity."
• First KVSC trivia contest with a theme.
• It was the final contest to last 54 hours.

Memorable Quotes:

~  "The event is building its name," Victor Kaneps, KVSC student general manager (Chronicle, March 29, 1983)
~  "We're not in it for the prizes. We're in it for the pride!" Jeff Warne, team Squaw Chasers (Chronicle, March 29, 1983)

 Questions from the 1983 Contest:

Question: How many parking spaces are in St. Cloud's Heritage Center? 

     Answer: 86