TCHS Trivia
What city is TCHS located in?
Traverse City
Which TCHS staff member was a commerical Fisherman for 3 years?
Ochoa, Riddle, Vieth, or Stawowy,
Vieth
Where is your heart located?
Between your lungs in the middle, but slightly to the left
Save money incase something happens in the future
Is a tomato a fruit or vegie?
If you cut open a ripening tomato, you can see within its chambers a number of seeds. Therefore, tomatoes meet the botanical requirements to be classified as fruit
Who is Maverick?
Maverick is our school dog and all around great guy!
Which TCHS Staff member owns and operates a Bed and Breakfast in Empire?
Morgan, Ochoa, Vieth, or Decker?
Decker
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4 Chambers
Should you start saving for retirement when you are in your 20's?
Yes, Yes, and Yes! One of the greatest advantages of retirement plans is the power of compound earnings growth, where you earn interest on the interest you've already earned. And the earlier you start saving (and continue to consistently save), the more of an impact compound interest can have on your total savings.
What is the one food that will never go bad?
Honey is the only food that will last forever and will never spoil. In fact, the oldest jar of honey ever found is believed to be 5,500 years old!
Who owns Maverick?
Mr. Morgan
Which TCHS Staff member trains dogs to hunt?
Bliss, Ochoa, Ciolek, Essenberg-Nagy
Ochoa
The heart beats how many times a day?
around 100,000 times per day
What is the definition of interest?
Example: Interest on a credit card
The cost of borrowing money from a lender or credit card company. The current rate is around 20%
True or False: It is always good to double the amount of salt needed for a recipe?
FALSE, always add the exact amount of each ingredient listed in the recipe.
What was this building before it was Traverse City High School?
It was an elementary school called East Bay Elementary.
Which TCHS staff member has a hobby farm with 26 chickens, 3 ducks, and a rabbit?
Ochoa, Smith, Stawowy, or Bliss
Stawowy
What day has the highest number of cardiac events?
Christmas Day
Do you typically need a deposit to rent a house or apartment?
Yes! Typically, landlords will ask for one months rent as a deposit. If you take care of the property, that money should be returned to you after you move out.
Why do people cry when cutting an onion?
When an onion is sliced or diced, the onion's cells release these compounds into the air. When this occurs, "enzyme" works to alter the amino acids into lachrymator compounds. This form of sulfuric acid irritates the nerves around the eyes making them tear.
How many students have graduated since TCHS opened?
1024, 938, 243, or 555
We have had 938 students participate in our graduation ceremony for an average of 41 students per year over 23 years
Which TCHS staff members 3 children were born on the same day?
Morgan, Essenberg-Nagy, Hendrix, Ochoa
Mr. Morgan
Thanks to your heart, blood travels how many miles throughout your body each day?
12,000 miles
What are overdraft fees?
Overdraft fees occur when you don't have enough money in your account to cover your transactions. The cost for overdraft fees varies by bank, but they may cost around $35 per transaction.
What is the hottest pepper in the world?
The Carolina Reaper is the current Guinness World Record holder, with an average of 1,641,183 SHUs (Scoville heat units). While the ghost pepper held this title in 2007, it only has an average of 600,000 SHU.