Purdue Traditions
Armstrong, Grissom, and Cernan all made becoming this job a boilermaker tradition
Astronaut
Which island country took Argentina into double overtime and lost by only one goal
Cape Verde (also accept Cabo Verde)
The iconic Canoe Story saw Barbara Cook almost lose what important, shiny objects
Keys
What fabulous dessert was provided during the Centennial dinner
Brownie cheesecake
Halloween takes place one or two days before which traditional Mexican holiday
Day of the Dead
This former entrance to the university is the perfect place to tell someone "hello"
Hello walk
Classically English and just like the Well's Citizen ___, what is the surname of the English superstar Harry ____
Kane
Name one year in which Barbara Cook was Dean of Students
1980-1987
Which speaker at the Centennial Celebration was >90 years old
Betty Nelson
Our favorite Halloween candy is made by Mars (Snickers, M&Ms, Starbursts); however, classic ____ is made by Brach's
Candy Corn
You can tell it's the Holidays when one student organization brings a reindeer to campus promoting what
Purdue Christmas Show
To the surprise of many, the only Midwestern city to host World Cup matches is what
Kansas City
Barbara Cook (along with four other Purdue deans) helped write the iconic Deans' ___
Bible
South
The origins of Halloween likely come from which three Celtic nations
Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
Every year, people from across the country join the Purdue Outing Club as they host what grueling orienteering race
POCAR
The breakout star of the Norwegian national team, this player was on a hot streak before falling to England in the Quarter-Finals
Erling Haaland (also accept Haaland)
The Purdue "Mortar Board" 2025-2026 calendar features ads from which organizations
AgWeek, PMO, NISO, PESC, PSUB, JPUR, SCUBA, Grand Prix
The station containing much of Mortar Board's cherished history was managed by
The Purdue archives (also accepts either name of archivists)
Following the release of this franchises Blockbuster film in 2023, this character was the most popular Halloween costume of 2023
Barbie
Sweet tooth? Order some of Harry's Chocolate at this iconic Purdue location
The Bookstore
Who nation in the World Cup shares a monarch with the Netherlands (Holland)
Curaçao
Write one verse from Mortar Board's tapping song
I'll trust you
Which prestigious alumni attendee is a retired Major General
Theresa Carter
Released in 1998, this Halloween-themed movie follows the adventures of a young girl as discovers she comes from a family of witches and travels to a secret town full of supernatural creatures
Halloweentown (1998)