Syracuse History
Which group of explorers were the first to arrive in Syracuse and left their influence on culture and architecture in the area?
B. French
What is the current population of Owego (2021 Census)?
A. 15,968
B. 18,633
C. 20,162
D. 21,949
B. 18,633
Which restaurant was voted for being the best Italian restaurant in Syracuse, NY during 2023?
A. Delmonico's Syracuse
B. Pastabilities
C. Francesca's Downtown
D. Grotto
C. Francesca's Downtown
Which bookstore has over 80,000 books and a café with coffee and wine while you shop?
A. Book Vault
List the number of OLDPs going to each BA from region one for their next rotation or off program role (Aero, MFC, EO, RMS, and Space).
Aero 4 (Lauren, Ryan, Jimmy, and Kayleigh)
RMS 1 (Joe)
MFC 3 (Mateo, Ethan, and Alex A.)
Space 1 (Michael)
EO 1 (Alex T.)
Which Italian region has a city by the same name that influenced the naming of the city?
A. Sicily
What is popular festival draws 15,000-20,000 to Owego every year?
The Strawberry Festival
Which attraction received a 2024 Travelers’ Choice award in Syracuse, NY? (Accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.)
A. Destiny USA Mall
B. New York State Fair
C. Rosamond Gifford Zoo
D. Erie Canal Museum
D. Erie Canal Museum
Which local body of water is great for kayaking and fishing?
B. Susquehanna River
How long has Kyle Whigham been at Lockheed Martin?
A. 10 years
B. 16 years
C. 20 years
D. 23 years
20 years as of June 14th, 2024!
Historically, how many inches of snowfall has Syracuse had per year?
D. 115 inches
Owego was named ________ by Budget Travelers Magazine in 2009.
The Coolest Small Town in the United States
Syracuse was listed as a top 25 city for Young Professionals To Live In The U.S. In 2024. What is Syracuse ranked at?
11 out of 25
Which famous author spent his summers in nearby Elmira, New York and said it inspired much of his work?
A. Mark Twain
Freebie +300 points for the losing team
Freebie +300 points for the losing team
Which local golf course contains the country’s only “shamrock” bunker?
B. Burnet Park
What event happened in 2011 to the town of Owego?
A. Earthquake
B. Tornado
C. Tsunami
D. Flood
In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Lee, which devastated Owego, flooding 75% of the village in a 500-year storm. The river had a crest of 39.62 ft.
Ye Olde Clipper Tavern is the oldest bar in Syracuse, NY. What year was it founded?
A. 1882
B. 1895
C. 1901
D. 1925
A. 1882
Which Sr. Manager got to fly on chartered flights from Owego to Stratford?
C. Kyle Whigham
Where and what was Mateo's first role with Lockheed Martin?
Where and what was Jimmy's first role with Lockheed Martin?
Mateo - Lexington, KY (Subcontract Administration)
Jimmy - Denver, CO (OLDP - Subcontract Administration)
Which singer and songwriter was born here?
A. Post Malone
The town's name is a derivative of the Iroquois word "ahwaga", which means "where the valley widens". Why was the town called this?
This name came from the vast floods that run into the valley when the winter snows melt, which caused several deaths a year.
Try to guess correctly out of these 3 options, (Finger Lakes, Adirondack Mountains, and New York City), would each Syracuse OLDP prefer to be at on a nice summer day.
Mateo
Alex A.
Alex T.
Ethan
Jimmy
Mateo: Finger Lakes
Ethan: Adirondacks
Jimmy: NYC
Alex A: Adirondacks
Alex T: Adirondacks
Which finger lakes winery is dedicated to bringing the vinifera variety from Europe to Upstate New York?
A. Dr. Konstain Frank Winery
What year did each of the 3 site leads graduate from OLDP?
Andrea Tehan
Alex Herman
Clark Cook
Andrea Tehan - 2023
Alex Herman - 2021
Clark Cook - 2014