meeting the Pollaks
What is Noah's birthday?
April 27, 2024
What color was Grandma's first car?
red
What is the name of the camp led by Grandma
Grief and growing
Who has the biggest age gap, Max and Tenaya or Jaana and Helen?
Jaana and Helen (Jan 2006 - July 2007)
vs. Max and Tenaya (Oct 2000 - Jan 2002)
bWhat was Max doing that prevented him from attending the 2019 trip to Florida?
he was getting CPR training to be a camp counselor
How old were Harrison and Natalie when they first met (+/- a year)
In which year did Harry Pollak arrive in the United States?
1902
In which country did Lauren an Harrison have an epic moped wipeout?
Greece
How many people present were valedictorians in high school?
two
What food did Tenaya devour during our Italy family trip?
sardines
Summarize the story of how Grandma and Grandpa first met (for real) at age 16.
- she brought him a blanket when he was sleeping drunk in the car
What was Grandpa investigating at work in 1963/64? (Bonus point for the name of the commission)
The assassination of JFK, and the Warren commission
What was Yonah's least favorite subject in high school?
history
How many languages are spoken within this wider group (excluding English)? Bonus points if you can name all of them!
nine
Spanish, Hebrew, French, Bahasa, German, Portuguese, Japanese, French, Italian
Which activity nearly spelled the end for Lauren and Grandpa in Florida?
kayaking
On which app did Josh and Joanne first meet?
Tinder
In which year did the original Pollak 5 travel around Europe via van?
1977
Where did a young Harrison show off his ability to swear?
Northstar
How many people present currently wear *non-reading* glasses?
nine
What game was given to Grandma and Grandpa during the Hawaii trip?
At which family event did Dieter first meet the extended family?
Auntie Billie's birthday party
Which Pollak slept in the car as a child? Bonus points if you can name both answers
Kim (and Tenaya)
What did Deborah name her first cat after?
Her car- Mazda
Of the 12 people present who have completed their undergrad (including Tenaya), how many studied something in STEM?
(STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Four:
Josh, Joanne, Yonah, Dieter
What was spelled out by the T-shirts worn during the Costa Rica family trip?
50 Years of Pollaks!