Upward Bound
What year did Normandale UB start?
1992
Which staff takes weekly ice-skating classes?
Diana
What is Minnesota's capital?
St. Paul
Which artist released the album The Tortured Poets Department in 2024, breaking multiple streaming records?
Taylor Swift
Which public figure famously said, “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?”
Kamala Harris
How many schools are in our UB program?
5
Which staff takes weekly ballet classes?
Jen
Name 3 Minnesota sport teams.
Vikings, Timberwolves, Lynx, Twins, Wild, Saints, United FC
What popular girl group did a surprise appearance at the Mall of America a few weeks ago?
KATSEYE
What celebrity caused an internet uproar over the unconventional way she sliced a cucumber?
Kendall Jenner
How many weeks is our UB summer program?
6
Which staff member had a pet goat named "Socks?"
Noah
What is the state bird?
Common Loon
What 2024 song became one of TikTok’s most-used sounds and helped launch Benson Boone into mainstream popularity?
Benson Boone
During the 2022 Academy Awards, actor Will Smith walked onstage and slapped what comedian in the face?
Chris Rock
How many Academies do we have each year?
9
Which 2 staff have dual citizenship?
Diana & Kenny
With rides including "Fairly Odd Coaster", "Pinapple Popper", and "Avatar Airbender", what is the name of the indoor theme park found inside Mall of America?
Nickelodeon Universe
Which Latin artist’s 2024–2025 Most Wanted Tour sold out within minutes?
Bad Bunny
A kiss cam clip went viral when a couple was caught on the Jumbotron at a concert and they quickly moved out of frame. Whose concert was this?
Coldplay
How many UB tutors do we have in total?
7
Which 2 staff currently play on the same volleyball team?
Chris & Noah
What are the names of our state senators?
Amy Klobuchar & Tina Smith
Which artist won Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammys?
Victoria Monét
Which popstar debuted with a single called "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" years before finding mainstream success?
Sabrina Carpenter