Through the decades
This tv station launched Aug. 1, 1981, with the words: "Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll." The first music video to air on the new television station was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
MTV
What is the name of the school where Al and Schona met?
Merivale HS
Founded by Bob Geldof in 1984, Band Aid was a supergroup featuring members of prominent '80s Irish and UK acts, including Duran Duran, Culture Club, Wham!, and U2. What was the hit holiday song that spent 5 weeks at #1?
Do they know it’s Christmas
What was the date of the wedding?
November 17 1984
In what year was Al and Schona’s 2nd son, William (Billy) born?
1991
In the 90s, this famous NFL star was arrested and acquitted for the murder if his ex-wife and her lover
OJ Simpson
In what year did the couple graduate?
1980
The “head to toe lace look” was made popular by this pop icon in 1984
Madonna
Where was the wedding reception held?
Cedar hill golf club
What was the name of Al and Schona dog?
Rudy
This popular social network was launched in 2004 and was only available to college students. Now a popular boomer hangout.
What percentage of couples marry their high school sweetheart?
2%
The number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 17, 1984 was?
Wake me up before you go-go by Wham!
What was the name of the Church Al and Schona were married in?
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
On what street did Al and Schona line on in the Glebe for the first few years of marriage?
Powell Ave.
This climate accorded was signed by 195 nations in 2016 in hopes of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Paris accord
What type of car did Al drive in highschool?
Gremlin
Released in 1984, what was the name of the first computer with a mouse, a graphical user interface (meaning it had icons and menus), and an operating system that could handle multiple tasks at once.
the Macintosh
What colour were the bridesmaid dresses?
Purple/maroon
Where did Al and Schona renew their vows? (30th?)
Little white chapel Las Vegas
This technology Based on Large language models, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's claude and Meta's llama became widely adopted in during 2023 and 2024.
Artificial Intelligence
What was the name of school play where Al and Schona met?
MASH
The “Where's the Beef?” catchphrase was introduced in a commercial by actress Clara Peller who was 81 at the time for which fast food chain?
What is Wendy’s
Was Al wearing a bow tie, a tie, or a bolo?
Bow tie
Schona and Al, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandad, we love you very much. You are an inspiration to us all. Here is to you on your 40th anniversary.
Cheers!