Junior Jackson Pschierer came up with the idea to host Harding’s version of the television show “Survivor” —including students as the cast with a $100 prize.
Pschierer grew up watching “Survivor” and was fascinated by all the challenges the cast would compete in. He also went to an event in Nashville, Tennessee this past semester to meet some of the show’s past cast members and talk to other fans. Pschierer was inspired to do his version of Survivor at Harding. He had seen videos of other colleges doing something similar to his idea, so he asked if any of his friends would be interested.
“I’ve spoken to all the people that have applied,” Pschierer said. “They’ve all agreed to a $10 buy-in and the winner will get $100 of that pot, and the other two finalists will get their money back so they have something to play for besides bragging rights.”
Pschierer already has his cast solidified, and now is awaiting the right time to host the show, preferably on a weekend. He plans to divide up the participants into two tribes. Each tribe will compete in immunity challenges, and the losing tribe votes a member off. When the numbers dwindle down, the immunity challenges will face individuals against each other instead of teams. After voting a certain number of people off, it will get down to a handful of finalists. Junior James Heiman is good friends with Pschierer and let him stay at his house when attending the “Survivor” event in Nashville.
“I know Survivor is [Pschierer’s] favorite thing in the world,” Heiman said. “Even in his freshman year, he’s always been good at putting things together and planning events.”
Junior Max De Loach is also friends with Pschierer and attended the Nashville “Survivor” event with him. De Loach will not be a cast member for Pschierer’s game, but instead will be supporting him from the sidelines.
“When Jackson’s passion coincides with his goals, he is driven to create something easily enjoyed and entertained for all,” De Loach said.
