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Mehlville alum, ‘The Price Is Right’ winner goes on reward trip from game show

June 17, 2026

Mehlville High School alum Alex Braun recently took a trip to Alaska — a trip he won as a contestant on “The Price Is Right” last year. Check out the photos and read more about Braun’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity below.

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Braun smiles, posing for a photo at Hatcher's Pass. Photo courtesy of Alex Braun.

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