Definitions
Theorems, Postulates, etc
Grab bag
Westy Trivia
Mr. Cahill Facts
100
A polygon with three sides.
Triangle
100
This theorem states that vertical angles are always congruent.
Vertical Angles Theorem
100
The founder of Westminster.
William E. Cushing
100
This building and dormitory is the oldest building on campus.
Cushing
100
I graduated from Westminster in this year.
2012
200
Two lines that form right angles at their point of intersection are...
Perpendicular
200
This property states that any value is equal to itself. (Ex. a=a)
Reflexive Property
200
A point that splits a line segment into two congruent segments.
Midpoint
200
Westminster was founded in this year
1888
200
After graduating from Westminster, I went here for college.
Trinity College (CT)
300
A line that intersects two or more coplanar lines in different points.
Transversal
300
This theorem states that the interior angle sum of any polygon can be found by subtracting 2 from the number of sides and multiplying by 180.
Polygon Angle Sum Theorem
300
Which of these current Westminster faculty members taught me while I was a student?
A. Mr. Ulrich
B. Mr. Court
C. Mr. de Kanter
D. Ms. Heckman
Ms. Heckman
300
Armour Academic Center was opened in this year.
2009
300
I am an avid fan of this Premier League soccer team.
Arsenal
400
What is the difference between a convex polygon and a nonconcave polygon
A concave polygon has a point on it's interior, while a convex does not.
400
AAA is not a valid congruence postulate for triangles. Why?
Only proves similarity, not congruence. Because the two triangles could have non-congruent correponding sides.
400
Which of these places am I originally from?
A. Charlotte, NC
B. Hopkinton, MA
C. Ridgewood, NJ
D. New York City
Charlotte, NC
400
The longest serving member of the faculty.
Mr. Eckerson
400
I competed in which of these sports in college.
A. Swimming
B. Volleyball
C. Soccer
D. Crew
Swimming/Crew
500
These lines are non-coplanar but are not parallel.
Skew lines
500
This picture represents which theorem?
Triangle Exterior Angle Theorem
500
The measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon is 30. How many sides does it have and is the measure of one of its interior angles?
12, 160
500
This man was the headmaster of Westminster for my first two years here and preceded Mr. Philip.
Mr. Graham Cole
500
Which event am I listed on the record board for at the pool?
A. 200 IM
B. 100 Backstroke
C. 400 Free Relay
D. 100 Butterfly
400 Free Relay