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100
This Joliet Central Wrestler won the State Title last school year
Who is Charles Walker
100
This security member was a player for the Steelmen basketball team which won over 20 games his senior year in the 1990's. You can now see him running the cafeteria.
Who is Coach Martin
100
Started in 1901 and located INSIDE Joliet Central, this Junior College was the first in the United States
What is Joliet Junior College
100
This famous road runs through Joliet and was the first major highway to run from Chicago to LA.
What is Route 66
200
This team was started in the 2024 school year and is currently playing their second season as an IHSA varsity sport at Joliet Central
What Flag Football
200
This Social Studies Teacher was a Steelmen soccer player and now is the head boys soccer coach
Who is Sr. Ornelas
200
The original building was constructed using this material for the outside of the building
What is Limestone
200
The city of Joliet is named after this French Explorer
Who is Louis Joliet
300
Last year, this winter sports team won the Southwest Prairie Conference title at both the Varsity and JV level
What is Girls Basketball
300
This teacher graduated from Joliet Central in 2002 and is now the band director here.
Who is Mr. Stinson
300
The original building of Joliet Central was opened in this year
What is 1901
300
How many churches were demolished in order to build Joliet Central High School?
A. Six
B. Four
C. Two
D. Three
What is three
400
This team at Joliet Central has made it to sectionals 12 times, most recently in 2010.
What is Boys Basketball
400
This Spanish Teacher played football for the Steelmen while in High School. Now he is one of the most positive and energetic teachers. You can also hear him as the PA Announcer for football, and some soccer games.
Who is Sr. Grimes
400
The Steelmen statue was at this major global festival which was hosted in Chicago in 1933
What is the World's Fair
400
This Famous Movie from the 1980's was about two brothers and was partly filmed in Joliet.
What is the Blues Brothers.
500
This Joliet Central alum helped the University of Illinois reach the National Championship game in 2005.
Who is Roger Powell Jr.
500
This teacher graduated from Joliet Central in 2017 and is now a math teacher in the T&I
Who is Ms. Cabrera
500
Before they were the Steelmen, this was the nickname of Joliet Township High School
The Prison City Boys
500
This famous actor was born in Joliet. He was most notably featured in NBC's Parks and Rec
Who is Nick Offerman