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100
One of the biggest stories from the Tokyo Olympics is when THIS famous athlete withdrew from the women's team final. What is the name of this athlete?
Simone Biles
100
On July 26, 39-year-old pop star Britney Spears petitioned a court to:
remove her father from conservatorship.
100
Which Glenbard South teacher was honored at the Homecoming Pep Rally as an honorary captain?
Mr. Hardtke
100
What is the name of Prince Harry and Meghan's daughter, whose first name pays tribute to Harry’s grandmother?
Lilibet
100
President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, enshrining June 19 as the national day to commemorate the:
end of slavery in the United States.
200
What MLB legend was the first person to letter in four sports — baseball, basketball, football and track — at UCLA?
Jackie Robinson
200
Which famous sitcom reunion aired this year, with the title, "The One With the Nostalgia."
"Friends"
200
Which Shakespeare play is being performed at Glenbard South this year?
"Much Ado About Nothing."
200
What is the name of the group in Afghanistan that took control of major cities and installed themselves in the presidential palace in Kabul?
the Taliban
200
On August 3rd, this US city was the first to announce that it would require people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter businesses.
New York City
300
Emma Raducanu’s victory at the US Open made her one of the youngest grand slam winners in history. Who is the youngest?
Martina Hingis
300
At the Emmy's earlier this month, this Netflix show won best drama.
"The Crown"
300
Name 3 principals of Glenbard South.
Answers vary.
300
Amazon has eclipsed ______ to become the world's largest retail seller outside China.
Walmart
300
On 9/15, a SpaceX rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center. This rocket was the first _________ crew.
all-civilian
400
Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick for RB Leipzig in their 6-3 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League this week. Who else has scored a hat-trick in a Champions League game in Manchester while playing for the losing team?
Ronaldo
400
The internet exploded with memes as a ship got stuck in which canal this year?
The Suez Canal
400
Lamorne Morris is a famous Glenbard South alumni. What popular sitcom made him famous?
"New Girl" (Winston)
400
Which country below is country B?
Haiti
400
Thousands of _____ migrants are being held in a crowded temporary staging area under a bridge in the boarder community of Del Rio, Texas.
Cuban
500
The Ryder Cup is taking place in Wisconsin this weekend. The competition is named after Samuel Ryder. Who was he?
An English businessman who made a fortune selling bags of seeds in the post and used some of the proceeds to sponsor the inaugural event
500
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of NY arrived at the Emmy Awards this year, in a dress that flouced the message:
"Tax the Rich."
500
What year was Glenbard South built?
1972
500
Which country below is country A?
Ethiopia
500
The catastrophic partial collapse of a __________ in Surfside, Fla., on June 24, led to the deaths of 98 people.
condominium tower