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Nuptualization
100
This cousin was ring bearer at Mom and Dad's wedding.
Who is Neil?
100
Though dabbling in a few instruments later in life, this was his instrument of choice in high school.
What is the trombone?
100
In the early 90s, the Whitakers went to Florida for vacation, party due to the participation of Mike and Ryan in this group.
What is the Kaskaskia River Dancers?
100
We can trace our family tree back to the father of this American hero.
Who is Daniel Boone?
100
Mom and Dad famously spent their honeymoon in Peoria, Illinois, watching the Jerry Lewis Telethon in this hotel.
What is Jumers?
200
Though Mom graduated with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, this was her minor.
What is accounting?
200
Dad retired after serving 25 years in the U.S. Air Force, elevated to this rank.
What is Colonel?
200
During the Whitaker Vacation to British Columbia, the men spent an inordinate amount of time watching this sporting event.
What is the U.S. Open Golf Tournament?
200
Luckily for Amy, Mom and Dad did not decide to name her this.
What is Bufquat Mertoger?
200
Mom and Dad were married by the pastor of Neoga Grace, and this relative.
Who is Uncle Kenneth Plummer?
300
Mom has rubbed shoulders with many United Methodist Bishops in her leadership roles, but mistakenly called Bishop Christopher by this name.
Who is Phyllis?
300
Of the six original Whitakers, Dad is the only one not to be valedictorian of his high school class, losing the honor to this person.
Who is his girlfriend?
300
During our family vacation to Atlanta, the family took a tram up one side, and hiked down the other side of this landmark.
What is Lookout Mountain?
300
Growing up, Mom and Dad instructed their children to yell this phrase if they were lost.
What is "Kachee Mahoo"?
300
This was the sweet location of Mom and Dad's first date.
What is Ye Old Donut Shoppe?
400
Legend has it that mom and her gal pals watched this musical from the balcony at the U of I Assembly Hall... with binoculars.
What is Hair?
400
Dad was the first of our clan to receive a post graduate degree, a master's in this.
What is counseling?
400
Along with Molokini, Hawaii, the family took a boat to snorkel at this island off the coast of Cancun.
What is La Isla de Mujeres?
400
Mom and Dad have lived on three Air Force bases, one in Columbus, MS, one in Belleville, Illinois, and one in this city.
What is San Antonio, TX?
400
In a twist of fate, mom's boyfriend introduced her to dad at this event.
What is the ROTC ball?
500
Mom was instrumental in gaining support for a school to be built in West Point, Liberia, located in the capitol named for this American President.
What is Monrovia?
500
Dad received water survival training for the Air Force in Florida, but traveled across the country for land training in this state.
What is Washington?
500
The Whitaker Vacation to Alaska included stays in many memorable places including Anchorage, Eagle River, and Esther, home of this famous bar.
What is The Malamute Saloon?
500
Our family has had a long list of military veterans, including Grandpa Whitaker who served as this in England in WWII.
What is a nurse?
500
Mom and Dad's first "real" date was a dinner and this movie.
What is "Andromeda Strain"?
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