Fr. Gabriel Richard
The high school that now bears Fr. Gabriel Richard's name started in this year through the merging the St. Thomas and St. John the Baptist high schools.
What is 1977?
Most commonly written with a quill pen, this term refers to decorative handwriting, from the Greek meaning "beautiful writing".
What is calligraphy?
Cyclist's aerodynamic advantage behind another rider (5).
What is draft?
Hall of fame 49ers receiver + Popular breakfast cereal often combined with marshmallows to create a "treat"
What is Jerry Rice Krispies?
College roommates and founding members of the Society of Jesus.
Who are St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier?
Fr. Richard was elected to this political body in 1823, making him the first Catholic priest to serve there.
What is the U. S. House of Representatives?
The founder of this pen company dropped the "h" from his surname to avoid English speakers from pronouncing it like a similar profane word.
What is Bic?
Pedaling rate, in cycling (7).
What is cadence?
This quarterback was the youngest to reach over 5,000 yards passing in a season + make and model of Kevin Schneier's car.
Who/What is Matthew StafFord Focus?
The patron saint of television and her spiritual director share an Italian city as an epithet.
Who are St. Clare of Assisi and St. Francis of Assisi?
Richard served as pastor from 1798 until his death in 1832 at this parish in Detroit which Pope Francis designated as a minor basilica, one of three in Michigan.
What is Ste. Anne's?
This pressurized pen, developed by Paul Fisher, was tested by NASA and first flew on the Apollo 7 mission.
What is the Fisher Space Pen?
Cyclist's aerodynamic position, informally (4).
What is tuck?
Famous Baltimore Ravens safety + Marvel Comics' Mr. Fantastic's alter ego.
Who is Ed Reed Richards?
First century twin martyrs mentioned in the Eucharistic prayer.
Who are Sts. Cosmas and Damien?
Fr. Gabriel Richard was born in France in 1767 and came to Detroit in this year, where he would spend most of his life.
What is 1798?
When using a new pen, this is most likely the word you write first.
What is your own name?
Long-distance cycling event, often noncompetitive (6).
What is brevet?
This Hall of Fame quarterback played in an astounding 10 championship games in his first 10 professional seasons + A snack often used to sandwich chocolate and marshmallows together in a s'more.
What/Who is Otto Graham cracker?
Peruvian saints that lived across the street from each other.
Who are St. Rose of Lima and St. Martin de Porres?
Fr. Richard helped establish this bizarrely named educational institution in Detroit in 1817, the predecessor of the University of Michigan.
What is the Catholepistemiad?
First launched by Parker Pen Company in 1941, this pen was marketed as "the World's Most Wanted Pen" and was a favorite of General Dwight Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II.
What is the Parker 51 fountain pen?
Road-racing event held on a short closed circuit (9).
What is criterium?
The first NFL game played outside North America was a 1976 preseason in this country + A narrow strip of land that sticks out from a larger area
What is Japan-handle?
Parents of St. Basil the Great.
Who are Sts. Basil the Elder and Emmelia?