BC High Facts
What year was BC High founded?
What is 1863?
This American snowboarder, nicknamed the “Flying Tomato,” is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in halfpipe.
Who is Shaun White?
This capital city is located on two continents, Europe and Asia.
What is Istanbul?
This country was the birthplace of Óscar Romero.
What is El Salvador?
Who won the NBA finals last year?
What is Oklahoma City Thunder?
What are the five tenets of the Graduate at Graduation?
What is open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.
This U.S. cross-country skier made history by winning America’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in the sport in 2018.
Who is Jessie Diggins?
The tallest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas, lies on the border between Nepal and this country.
What is China?
Before his assassination, Romero served as the Archbishop of this capital city.
What is San Salvador?
This country has the most natural lakes in the world.
What is Canada?
This Latin phrase, central to Jesuit education and often referenced at BC High, means “for the greater glory of God.”
What is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG)?
This Norwegian cross-country skier became one of the most decorated Winter Olympians in history with multiple gold medals across several Games.
Who is Johannes Høsflot Klæbo?
The only country in the world that is crossed by both the Equator and the Prime Meridian is this one.
What is Gabon?
Where was Romero assassinated?
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What brands slogan is, "Because your worth it?"
What is L'Oréal?
How many sports are offered at BC High?
What is 20?
This U.S. speed skater made history in 2022 by winning gold in the 500 meters at just 18 years old, becoming one of the youngest American Winter Olympic champions.
Who is Erin Jackson?
This European country has the most time zones in the world due to its overseas territories.
What is France?
Which pope canonized Óscar Romero as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Who is Pope Francis?
This Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo?
Patrick F. Cadigan donated money for many buildings on campus. When did he graduate from BC High?
What is 1952?
What French alpine town hosted the very first Winter Olympics in 1924?
What is Chamonix?
This African country has the world’s lowest population density, with vast deserts covering most of its land.
What is Namibia?
When was Romero born?
What is August 15, 1917?
This Asian country is the only one whose flag is not rectangular.
What is Napal?