Y History
In 1844, where was the first YMCA established?
London, England
When was the first Blue Ridge Leaders School held?
A. 1922
B.1856
C.1980
D.1889
1922
What 3 sports did the YMCA create?
Basketball, Volleyball, and Racquetball
Who started the "What's up brother" trend?
Sketch
What was the BRLS theme last year?
How Will They Remember you?
In 1851, where did the first U.S. YMCA form?
Boston, Massachusetts
Who is the current Director of Blue Ridge Leaders School?
a. Paul
b. Greg
c. Tom
d. Bobby
Greg Hall
What was the holiday that was created in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd? (hint: to honor someone)
Father's day
What started in March 12, 1947?
Name all of the Advisors for the four clubs
In 1891, what did James Naismith create? (hint a sport)
Basketball
what year did Blue Ridge Leaders school not operate in person due to a pandemic?
2020
the YMCA held the first known English Second Language (ESL) classes in America, who were the classes held for? (hint: from Europe)
Germans
Who sings "To the Dreamers"?
When did Healthy Kids Day start? (hint in the 1900s)
1992
What do you get after completing a six-year-long BRLS training?
A Jacket
Where was the first swimming lesson taught at the YMCA?
a. Detroit
b. Washington D.C
c. Chicago
d. Brooklyn
Detroit
Who voices Joy from the movie Inside out?
Amy Poehler
Who is the founder of the YMCA
George Williams
who is the current CEO of the YMCA in the United States?
Suzanne McCormick
How many people attended the first Blue Ridge Leaders school?
20 leaders
what is the mission statement of the YMCA?
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
How many years are in a light year?
It is equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres (or about 6 trillion miles)
How many miles away is BRLS from Victory?
422+-10