In high school, Marty decided to specifically pursue the study of which type of music?
What is jazz music?
100
Which of Marty's childhood hobbies led to hours at a time being spent in his room?
What is building model airplanes?
100
Marty was the Northern California champion of which activity/sport in 1963?
What is trampoline?
100
At age 6, Marty broke this after a bicycle accident -- just before picture day!
What is his front tooth/teeth?
100
Marty was born HERE on January 19, 1946.
What is Yreka, California?
200
Martin attended which California university for both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees?
What is San Jose State University?
200
Marty enjoyed spending time with his dad, uncles, and cousins participating in which autumn activity?
What is hunting?
200
This is the first car Marty ever bought for himself -- right out of college on his new teacher's salary. He lovingly recalls that buying it and selling it were "the two worst car deals I ever did".
What is a black Porsche Roadster with red leather interior?
200
Marty broke his sister Chris' _______ by slamming the door on her when she was chasing him.
What is her toe?
200
Marty played which two instruments in his youth?
What are trombone and piano?
300
Which university bestowed a Doctor of Philosophy degree on Marty in 1975?
What is the University of Colorado at Boulder?
300
Martin developed the necessary skills for this activity under difficult atmospheric conditions. He was crowned champion of the activity for his age division as a youth, and still enjoys this hobby today.
What is downhill skiing?
300
Marty is nearly fluent in which language other than English?
What is Spanish?
300
Martin has climbed this peak not once, but twice!
What is Mount Shasta?
300
Marty wanted to join which branch of the service as a young college student?
What is the Navy?
400
This university employed Marty for 25 years -- he retired from here in May of 2005.
What is Willamette University?
400
This continues to be one of Marty's absolute favorite pastimes, most often enjoyed with his good ole' buddy from Medford.
What is fly fishing?
400
Martin received a grant to study with famed instrumental composer, Norman Dello Joio. This summer of study took place in which state?
What is New York?
400
Marty built an 18 ft. one of these in his garage, and actually used it actively for many years.
What is a strip canoe?
400
Who is responsible for Marty joining the Air Force?
Who is Kirby Shaw?
500
The institution where Marty currently conducts the Jazz Ensemble and teaches private jazz piano lessons and improvisation class.
What is Southern Oregon University?
500
Marty now participates competitively in which sport/activity?
What is dog agility?
500
Our current home is the second home Marty built. The first was one of these, built in Lostine, Oregon.
What is a log home (log cabin)?
500
Testing the limits of life, Marty operated which piece of equipment while standing in 6 inches of water?
What is a jackhammer?
500
Marty played which instrument professionally for 12 years?