NHS HISTORY
Founder of NHS
Who was Edward Rynearson
Stadium was originally created to be a
What is a hotel
The four pillars of NHS.
What is Scholarship, Service, Character, Leadership
Captain of the lacrosse team
Who is Brook
Who is Job Carr
Month and Year the first NHS Chapter was established
What was December 1921
Lead actor of 1999 movie shot at Stadium Highschool
Who is Heath Ledger
How many hours of service are required to be inducted in NHS?
What is 20 hours
Has a dog named Jennie
Who is Kristy
Tacoma bridge that fell due to being susceptible to strong wind.
What is ”Galloping Gertie.”
The city which NHS was first established in
Event that partially destroyed the building in 1893
What is the fire of 1893 (Also known as the Panic of 1893)
What meeting attendance percentage is required to become inducted at the end of the year?
60% but a committed member should come more frequently!
Favorite movie is “Little Women”
Who is Joyce
The year that Tacoma was established. Established as “ Commencement City.” Same year the “Kansas-Nebraska Act” was passed.
What was 1854
Number of students participating in NHS nationwide
What is 1 million students
US President who gave a speech in the Stadium Bowl in 1911
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
The amount of money and scholarships given too NHS members through the NHs Scholarship
What is 600 scholarships that amount to 2 million dollars, given to students that best exemplify the pillars of NHS
Who is Sofia
Tacoma was originally selected to be the western terminus to this railroad but later fell through due to economic disparities and competition with Seattle
What is The Northern Pacific Railroad
Icon on the logo of NHS
Torch
Current capacity of Stadium Bowl
How many current chapters of NHS exist?
Has done the SEA to PTL bike ride for 4 years
Who is Leah
Tacoma organization that provides people experiencing homelessness with help, hope, and healing.
What is the Tacoma Rescue Mission