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First Jobs
100
Located in Lebanon, Tennessee, it's where your host received a master's degree. Go Phoenix!
What is Cumberland University?
100
It was the first Ascend branch location in Murfreesboro.
What is Clark Blvd.?
100
Growing up with seven sisters made this team member the master of dating. In fact, he was so successful that he's only been on one first date!
Who is Dylan?
100
Included in our first learning series module, this popular movie represented a peak in cultural globalization when it was released in 2019.
What is Avengers Endgame?
100
Job
Who is Melanie?
200
Founded in 1865, this school's athletic teams earned their nickname after a 1909 football victory over Illinois, when they "fought like Wildcats."
What is the University of Kentucky?
200
Starting with a solo acoustic set, he opened Ascend Amphitheater with two sold-out shows in July 2015.
Who is Eric Church?
200
It shouldn't come as a surprise that this team member had artwork featured in a nationwide art show at the White House. The event was honoring 100 years of women's suffrage.
Who is Madison?
200
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What is this
200
This team member's first job was at his local Food Rite grocery store. They still use the logo he created for them in Microsoft Word when he was in high school.
Who is Justin?
300
This school's famed arm gesture was created in 1981 and inspired by the movie "Jaws." In fact, it had to be officially renamed after legal disputes with "Jaws" composer John Williams.
What is the University of Florida?
300
For 55 years, these two women held the position of President and CEO at Ascend and AEDC FCU before Matt was appointed to the role in 2023.
Who are Jimmie Bearden and Caren Gabriel?
300
The son of a sailor, this team member moved all over the U.S. when he was younger — from North Carolina to Texas, Tennessee, and even California. He attended 14 different schools in 12 years!
Who is Jason Cripps?
300
This profession is an example of one that was phased out due to changing technology. Popular in Britain and Ireland, they would likely be your least-favorite people in the morning.
What is a knocker-upper?
300
This team member's first job was as a parking valet. He once opened a limo door for Dr. J (Julius Erving).
Who is Rich?
400
Along with its 235-member marching band, nicknamed the Marching 110, this school is known for being the oldest university in the Buckeye State.
What is Ohio University?
400
It housed the first Ascend branch located off of Arnold Air Force Base. Opened in 1976, it was the only shopping center of its kind in Southern Middle Tennessee at the time.
What is the Northgate Mall?
400
This team member owns a square foot of land in Scotland. She studied abroad there while attending Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
Who is Abbey?
400
Used to explain the global change in income from 1988 to 2008, this graph shows how the middle class in developed countries has struggled to improve its overall economic standing.
What is an elephant graph?
400
Job
Who is Jason P?