All About GEMS
What does G.E.M.S. stand for?
Girls Educated and Motivated for Success
What sweet treats are given in heart shaped boxes??
Chocolate
Who refused to give up her seat on a bus, helping spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
How many day does February have in the modern calendar?
28 days
What day is President's Day?
February 16th
What is the image on all the GEMS shirts?
A women with butterfly wings
What holiday celebrates love and friendship?
Valentine's Day
Who was the first African American female vice president?
Kamela Harris
True or False
February was once the last month of the Roman calendar, since it had fewer days than the others.
True
True or False
Leap Day exists to align with the moon.
False
(It aligns with the sun/Earth's orbit)
What do all board members light or hold during the end of year ceremony?
Candles
What candy flavor is most commonly associated with the color red on Valentine's day?
Cherry
What movement in the 1920s celebrated Black art, music, and literature in New York City?
The Harlem Renaissance
What day is Groundhog Day?
February 2nd
President's Day officially celebrates the birthday of which U.S. president?
George Washington
What board member is the last person to speak during the pinning ceremony?
The new elected president
True or False
Candy hearts were produced much larger than they are today.
True
Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
The 13th amendment
When is the next leap year?
2028
Who were the GEMS board members for the 2024-2025 school year?
Malinda, Sansha, Jennika, Jeany, Jaliyah, & Arianna
What are the acronyms of the six principle of GEMS?
(G.R.O.W.T.H)
Gentility, Responsibility, Opportunity, Wisdom, Truth, Honor
True or False
Candy hearts were originally created for Valentine's day.
False
(They were originally medical lozenges)
What organization was founded in 1909 the protect civil rights and end racial discrimination?
The NAACP
February was named after what ancient Roman purification festival.
Februa
What February awareness campaign encourages heart health?
American Heart Month