History of Graphic Design
SPHS Spirit
Holiday "This or That"
Ms. Pisano
100
This invention by Johannes Gutenberg made it possible to print books faster and more widely.
What is the printing press?
100
South Plainfield is currently violating copyright. What is the name of the college from which we stole our logo?
University of Missouri
100
Which holiday song was released first: Jingle Bells or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
What is Jingle Bells? (Jingle Bells was written in 1857, while Rudolph debuted in 1949.)
100
Ms. Pisano also teaches this elective class for upperclassmen that is not related to Graphic Arts.
What is Social Media and Society?
200
This popular software, part of Adobe Creative Cloud, is used to edit photos.
What is Photoshop?
200
This teacher has been at the school the longest.
Who is Ms.Klett?
200
Which holiday tradition is older: decorating a Christmas tree or hanging stockings by the fireplace?
What is decorating a Christmas tree? (It dates back to 16th-century Germany, while stockings became popular in the 1800s.)
200
This place is where Ms.Pisano went to college and graduated in 2020.
Temple University
300
This term is used to describe the design of letters and text in graphic design.
What is typography?
300
This teacher won a district-wide hippity hop competition and won ice cream for every student in the High School.
Who is Ms. Pisano?
300
Which winter holiday has the longest celebration: Hanukkah or Kwanzaa?
What is Hanukkah?(Hanukkah lasts 8 nights, while Kwanzaa is celebrated for 7 days.)
300
Ms. Pisano grew up with this many siblings.
What is one brother and one sister?
400
This colorful art movement from the 1960s was inspired by comics and everyday objects.
What is Pop Art?
400
This is the height of Mr.Raymond.
5'7
400
Which Christmas movie made more money at the box office: Home Alone or The Grinch (2018)?
What is Home Alone? (Home Alone grossed over $476 million, while The Grinch made $512 million but adjusted for inflation, Home Alone wins.)
400
This town is where Ms. Pisano grew up.
East Brunswick
500
This logo, inspired by the Greek goddess of victory, was designed by a college student in 1971.
What is Nike?
500
These six alumni of SPHS currently work at the school. For every additional correct name, you’ll earn $100.
Who is,
Mr. Foscolo
Mr. Johnston
Mr. Greco
Mr. Rennie
Ms. Prybella
Ms. Moran
Ms. McGrath
Mr. Dennis
Mr. Thomas
Ms. Titus
Ms. Piazza
Ms. Vignieri
Ms. Butrico
Mr. Fabino
Ms. Boettger
Ms. Hutchinson
Ms. Curcio
Ms. Lehman
Ms. Sesta
Mr. Balzar
Ms. Gustafson
500
Which was introduced first: candy canes or gingerbread houses?
What are gingerbread houses? (They became popular in the 16th century, while candy canes originated in the 17th century.)