Childhood
Jim's mother's name, including her maiden name.
Margaret Carolyn Weidner Kraus
What year did Jim graduate from Overlea Senior High?
1983
This is the year Jimmy become director of the CME.
1988
Jim's all-time favorite musical?
"Wicked"
According to Jim, the best beverage in the world.
Coke
Jim's dad's full name.
James Paul Kraus
What was Jim's major his first year in college?
Political Science (didn't work out for him)
Which instrument has Jimmy played in the CME besides the piano?
Guitar
The show Jim just finished as music director?
"Hairspray"
When dining out, Jim orders these as an appetizer without a doubt.
Chicken wings
Jim's childhood street name.
Linhigh Avenue
From where did Jim earn his master's degree in school leadership?
Goucher College
Jimmy's favorite Christmas carol?
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
The first musical Jim saw on Broadway?
"Phantom of the Opera"
An activity both Jim and Trevor have been known to do, as some say it is "in their blood."
Chase fires
Jim's childhood nickname, given to him by his father.
Duke
The name of Jim's first Baltimore City Public School where he taught.
John Ruhrah Elementary
Jimmy's favorite gospel singer?
Sandy Patti
Jim's favorite leading lady (besides his wife Kristin.)
Idina Menzel
Jim's favorite in-laws.
Phyllis and Fred Gianotti
Jim has an older sister and two nieces. What are the first names of all three of them? You must have all three for credit.
Marcy
Tiffany
Allison
Jim is currently assistant principal at this school.
Dr. Bernard Harris, Sr. Elementary School
This priest married Jim and Kristin and baptized their first child. What was his name?
Father (Monsignor) Thomas Tewes
If you catch Jim singing along to his favorite Broadway song, which is from "Jekyll and Hyde," which would it be?
"This is the Moment"
This is Jim's favorite tasty treat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack.
Bacon