Famous First Gen
Elizabeth Warren
This first gen actor/actress starred in Jurassic Park?
A. Brad Pitt B. Jennifer Lawrence C. Bruce Willis D. Samuel L. Jackson
D. Samuel L. Jackson
What does First Generation mean?
an undergraduate student whose parents did not obtain a bachelors degree
Having one parent graduate from college significantly increases your chances of graduating. True/False
True. 60% of student with one parent graduate will graduate - double the number of first-gen students. 82% of students with two-parent graduate families graduate.
Associate Head of School
LCG
Which first gen singer-songwriter wrote the hit song “All of Me”?
John Legend
Which first gen celebrity said “ Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom”
A. Oprah B. Taylor Swift C. Travis Scott D. Kylie Jenner
A. Oprah
Nationally, How many undergraduate students are first generation?
A. 46% B. 56% C. 31% D. 62%
B. 56%
What percentage of students who are first gen to college are also first gen Americans?
47%
Director of College Counseling
Ms. HG
Which first gen Latina starred on the show Desperate Housewives & has modeled for L’oreal? A. Penelope Cruz B. Salma Hayek C. Sofia Vergara D. Eva Longoria
D. Eva Longoria
Which first gen celeb said "Always stay true to yourself & never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals."
A. Ed Sheeran B. Michelle Obama C. Ellen Degeneres D. Jerry Seinfeld
B. Michelle Obama
Nationally, what is the percent of students whose parents did not obtain a bachelors degree were the first sibling in their family to go to college?
A. 59% B.55% C. 40% D. 61%
A. 59%
$99, 600
What is the median household income of a first-gen college graduate?
*$135,800 for continuing ed students
Baking Biology teacher
Mr. Peralta
Which first gen celebrity said “1st, think. 2nd, believe. 3rd, dream. And finally, dare”
A. Maria Sharpova B. Ariana Grande C. Walt Disney D. Viola Davis
C. Walt Disney
This first gen celeb became the chairman & CEO of Starbucks?
A. Chris Kempczinski B. Richard Branson C. Howard Schultz D. Sundar Pichai
C. Howard Schultz
What type of institutions do first generation typically choose?
Community Colleges
The name for students who are first-gen or low-income who attend boarding school.
What is "Privileged Poor"?
Football coach and Day House complement
Mr. Hughes
Which first gen celebrity earned a MBA and a Doctorate in Education?
A. Mayim Bialik B. Shaquille O’Neal C. James Franco D. Ashley Judd
B. Shaquille O’Neal
Which US President was first gen?
A. Ronald Reagan B. Bill Clinton C. George Bush D. Barack Obama
B. Bill Clinton
what is the percent of Gen Z students are first generation?
A. 20% B.21% C.25% D.30%
B.21%
61%
Percentage of first-gen students motivated by a desire to give back to their communities. (43% continuing ed students)
History teacher who leads a small dorm
Mr. Denby