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Ella Langley took the world by storm in 2026 when she released a hit single about choosin' this state.

What is Texas?

100

The principal and supreme leader of Vista Ridge High School

Who is Dr. Morgan?

100

He may have actually told a lie in his lifetime, but I'm not lying when I say this man was the 1st president of the United States of America.

Who is George Washington?

100

This power couple met on the set of Spiderman: Homecoming. They recently married earlier this year.

Who are Tom Holland and Zendaya?

100

This former AVID teacher was promoted to oversee Advanced Programs in LISD. She is known for throwing her shoes at ill-behaved students.

Who is Ms. Mondragon (Monnie)?

200

After starting his career as a part of a five piece band, this individual rose to the top of music stardom in the 1980s and is known as the "king of pop."

Who is Michael Jackson?

200

This dance group performs at halftime for the football games and during pep rallies

Who are the Star Steppers?

200

Happy Independence Day! This date marks the birth of the United States of America

What is July 4th, 1776?

200

In Stranger Things, this is the name of the alternate universe where the group goes to defeat enemies like Vecna that threaten their town

What is the Upside Down?

200

This AVID teacher attended the University of Texas and received his degree in Middle Eastern Studies while attending there. He's also a pretty big fan of Captain America.

Who is Mr. Huddleston (Mr. H)?

300
This rapper is the best selling rap artist of all time with over 220 million records sold worldwide. Without him, the genre would be incomplete. 

Who is Eminem?

300

These amazing librarians provide materials for reading, access to 3D printers, and recently, Bingo during lunch time!

Who are Ms. Ogden and Ms. Beasley?

300

While there were many countries that fought during World War II, these were the "Big 3" that fought for the Allied Powers.

Who are the United States, Great Britain, and Soviet Union (Russia)?

300

This fictional paper company is based out of Scranton, Pennsylvania on The Office

What is Dunder Mifflin?

300

How to Train Your Dragon? Monsters, Inc.? Star Wars? You can certainly find all of those movies in the collection belonging to this AVID teacher.

Who is Ms. Duncan?

400

These famous front-men of The Beatles are known for feuding over creative differences that eventually led to the band's split.

Who are John Lennon and Paul McCartney?

400

This phrase, typically said by Mr. Boehringer, closes the announcements everyday. Some may say it is the school's mission.

What is "preparing students to be the best for the world"?
400

Originally an attempt to create a medical elixir, this country invented gunpowder sometime in the 9th century.

What is China?

400

This 1994 film is famous for following the life of a man from Alabama who embarks on many adventures around the world. Truly, "Life is a box of chocolates!"

What is Forrest Gump?

400

This AVID teacher graduated from Vista Ridge High School several years ago. She currently coaches as a part of the volleyball program here.

Who is Ms. Dyba?

500

This music studio emerged in the 1960s in Detroit, giving rise to famous artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations. Since then, the genre named after the studio and Detroit has adopted the name of the studio as a nickname for the city.

What is Motown?

500

Mail time? This is the street address for Vista Ridge High School

What is 200 S Vista Ridge Boulevard?

500

This former US President was the last president to successfully balance the federal budget

Who is Bill Clinton?

500

This animated sitcom first aired in 1989, and has produced over 800 episodes. You can still watch new episodes on Fox in 2026.

What is The Simpsons?

500

This former AVID teacher serves as the math department chair. She's known for her quick wit and being small but feisty!

Who is Ms. Palmer?
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