Roots of the Mighty Oaks
25th Anniversary
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FAQ
100

In 1848, this founder was shot in the back and was left to die as a young man.

Who is Thomas E. Ricks?

100

This is the year that President Gordon B. Hinckley announced the change of Ricks College to Brigham Young University - Idaho.

What is the year 2000?

100

This piece of land (here on campus) located across from the temple is planned to be a ___.

What is a park?

100

This exhibit houses two different climates that are closely monitored by computers.

What is the Benson Greenhouses?

100

These old dormitories now house offices. (25 points per answer = 4 in total)

Biddulph, Rigby, Lamprecht, Chapman

200

This founder performed the first baptism in Palestine.

Who is Jacob Spori?

200

In this year Ricks College was the largest private junior college in the U.S.

What is 1999?

200

This person said, "Those acts of kindness and compassion are hallmarks of this campus and one of the ways we strive to live as disciples of Christ. I invite you to continue noticing others and reaching out—with even greater intention." In their devotional.

Who is President Meredith?

(Bonus Point: What biblical story was this quote correlated with?)


200

Name four best practices to study for a tour. (50 points each.)

Ex: Walk the route, drive the route, give a mock tour, study the materials, find some games to play, etc.

200

This building houses a statue of Joseph Smith Jr. praying in the sacred grove.

What is the Hinckley?

300

This founder worked with many of the churches early publications such as: The Nauvoo Neighbor, Times and Seasons.

Who is John Taylor?

300

These building is the youngest on campus with its dedication in 2022.

(100 points per answer.)

What is the ETC, VAS, and University Village clubhouse?

300

The new Department of Agriculture and Food Science will be part of this college. (New college name.)

What is the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)?

300

This former professor replanted the orchard with rootstocks from Russia and Ukraine.

Who is Professor Black?

300

This number of people are currently enrolled in face-to-face classes.

What is 20,173? 

Fun Fact: this is a 5% increase from Winter 25'.

400

This founder helped with the creation of three organizations in the church, that is still used today.

Who is Eliza R. Snow?

(Bonus: what are these three organizations?)

400

This person said, "The seeds we are planting today will grow and become mighty oaks, and their branches will run all over the earth."

 

Who is Jacob Spori?

400

This group from the College of Performing & Visual Arts are traveling for performances in Boise and Twin Falls later this month.


What is the Sinfonietta?

400

Name the values in legacy hall. (As many as possible.)

Prophetic Vision, Humility & Frugality, Sacrifice & Dedication, Concern for the One, Community of Learners, Pioneering Spirit, Personal Honor, Faith in Action, Inspired Leadership

400

Name four resources that are found in the Kimball.

(100 points each.)

Financial Aid, Admissions, Accounting Services, Title IX, Dean of Students, Housing and Student Living, Student Records and Registration, Parking and Campus Security.

500

This founder taught a mob who threatened to tar and feather him for three hours. (The mob never tar or feathered him.)


Who is John Taylor?

500

Explain the Spirit of Ricks.

Points: Spirit of sacrifice, of giving. Pioneering spirit. Holy Spirit.

500

This person will serve as the new Vice President of Academics beginning the end of winter semester.

Who is Greg Roach?

500

The BYU-Idaho mission statement is....

What is, "It’s mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the church, and their communities."

500

Name 5 changes that occurred since Ricks College to BYU-Idaho. 

(100 points each.)

Building of the I-Center, Move from collegiate to intramural, from a 2-year to a 4-year institution, larger student population, adoption of the track system, etc.

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