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100

What was the day HCCS opened its doors for the first time?

Sept 12th, 2005

100

How many sides does a hexagon have?

Six

100

Who is the first voice you hear every morning?

Vigo

100
What famous sport was created in Holyoke?

Volleyball

100

What was B. Torres' first position here at HCCS?

Computer teacher

200
Who was the first art teacher at HCCS?

Grencho

200

What is the square root of 49?

7

200

What does Dr. Pope say every morning?

Have a powerful day!

200

In what city is the Basketball Hall of Fame located?

Springfield

200

Name a staff member who has been here for 19 years.

Manny Casiano, David Roman, Karen Grencho, Brenda Rivera, Evelyn Ortiz

300

What year did we add on the orange hallway?

2015

300

A word phrase or sequence that reads the same forward and backwards is called a what?

Palindrome

300

Who always says "Would you be so kind"?

B. Torres

300

How many years has the Big E been in existence? 

109

300

I develop student leadership skills.

Ms. Collins

400

Who was the first parent connection liaison?

Gloria Urbina

400

What's the meaning of libreta?

Notebook

400

Who says, "it is what it is"?

Mrs. O'Connor

400

What was the first medical hospital in Holyoke?

The House of Providence

400

I am the newest member to HCCS.

Ms. Castillo

500

What is the mission statement of HCCS?

The mission of Holyoke Community Charter School is to promote the joy of learning and prepare children for success as students, workers, and citizens by providing a high-quality public education. 

500

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and what did she discover?

Marie Curie, she won due to her research on radioactivity.

500
Who says, "supposedly"?

O. Torres

500

Who was the first Mayor of Holyoke?

William B.C. Pearsons (1874-1876)

500

I make everyone relaxed in the building, who am I?

McCarthy

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