African American & Hispanic Culture
This traditional food, often associated with Southern cooking, includes fried chicken, cornbread, and collard greens.
Soul Food
This fast food chain is known for its golden arches.
McDonalds
This subject, often dreaded by students, involves solving equations and understanding variables.
Math
This social media app allows users to post short, funny videos, often featuring popular songs, dances, and challenges
TikTok
This iconic Chicago skyscraper, once known as the Sears Tower, held the title as the world’s tallest building from 1973 to 1998
Willis/Sears Tower
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with offerings, food, and decorations.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This Italian dish consists of thin slices of dough topped with cheese, sauce, and various other ingredients like pepperoni, mushrooms, or vegetables
Pizza
This portable electronic device, often used in classrooms for research or note-taking, has become a key tool in modern education.
Chromebook
This virtual assistant, available on many smartphones, answers questions and plays music when prompted with "Hey ____."
Siri
This Chicago-based rapper, known for his "Chitown" roots, became one of the most influential figures in rap with albums like The College Dropout.
Kanye West
This 2018 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics character, broke box office records and was praised for its representation of African culture.
Black Panther
This cold, creamy dessert is made from milk, sugar, and often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. It is commonly served in cones or cups.
Ice Cream
This event, held at the end of the school year, typically features awards, speeches, and the ceremonial handover of diplomas to senior students.
Graduation
This app, acquired by Facebook in 2014, is widely known for its photo-sharing capabilities and stories feature
This NFL team, founded in 1919, plays at Soldier Field and is known for its legendary defense and the 1985 Super Bowl victory.
Chicago Bears
This civil rights activist and labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers and worked to improve conditions for migrant farm workers in the U.S.
Cesar Chavez
This fruit, often mistaken for a vegetable, is the main ingredient in guacamole and has a creamy texture when ripe.
Avocado
This is the day where students often dress in their finest to take photos, marking their academic journey.
Picture Day
This popular video-sharing platform, founded by three former PayPal employees, allows users to upload and watch videos, often with millions of views.
YouTube
This sandwich, native to Chicago, is made with an all-beef hot dog, yellow mustard, onions, relish, sport peppers, tomatoes, and pickles—all served on a poppy seed bun
Chicago Style Hot Dogs
This Spanish artist, famous for co-founding the Cubist movement, created works like Guernica to express his political beliefs.
Pablo Picasso
In Japan, this dish typically consists of vinegarweed rice topped with raw fish or other seafood options.
Sushi
This school event, often in the fall, includes a big football game, a parade, and students dressing up in school colors.
Homecoming
This messaging app, known for its use of end-to-end encryption, allows users to send text messages, voice messages, and make video calls.
First Black Mayor of Chicago
Harold Washington