Middle/High School Shenanigans
Cresskill Musical Theater
Edgewater Trip
Things That Happened in Elementary School and Thus Only Robert Will Get
Brazil
100
Zach once rebroke one of his teeth in the middle of science class because he was doing this
Chewing on his binder
100
While Zach’s official role was Chorus in his first middle school production, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, he is more well known for playing one of these in its penultimate number.
Cloud
100
On the Edgewater trip, we had breakfast at this restaurant, which was very tasty.
The Original Pancake House
100
Since Sam (Robert’s cousin) was one of the cowards who quit the musical theatre scene after elementary school, Aladdin Jr, in which he played this lead role, was the only one in which he and Zach shared the stage.
Jafar
100
60% of this rainforest is located in Brazil
Amazon Rainforest
200
After Zach made a joke about moving from this state into New Jersey, Daniel wrongfully believed this was true for 2 years.
Michigan
200
This musical was the only one done by CHS to include a gay kiss (at least as long as we were in school).
Forum
200
On the Edgewater trip, we ordered sushi for dinner with this unconventional ingredient.
Fried Banana
200
Pokemon card games in kindergarten ran by a similar ruleset to the card game War, where cards were drawn randomly from each players’ deck and the winner was determined by this stat.
HP
200
This is what Brazil’s flag looks like
(accept any response)
300
In eighth grade, Zach and Daniel wrote and performed a play in which they reenacted and educated the audience on these two ancient Greek poems written by Homer
The Illiad and The Odyessy
300
This musical is second to only The Wizard of Oz for the most ticket sales of a Cresskill High School production. It is perhaps not a coincidence that both shows involve flying machines.
Peter Pan
300
On the Edgewater trip, we watched the Day of the Devs presentation for Summer Games Fest, which introduced Zach to this indie rhythm game and would eventually lead him to meet its director
Unbeatable which you should back right now on the website unbeatablegame.com
300
In second grade, Robert lied to Zach for months about having this game, leading to his disappointment when he came to his house and the game never existed
Ape Escape 4
300
This city is the capital of Brazil
Brasília
400
One year, Robert was holding his birthday party at the Kiku hibachi restaurant in Alpine. However, Zach almost ruined the entire thing by going to the location in this town instead.
Paramus
400
During an evening performance of Curtains, Dan turned a rehearsed fall into an unrehearsed injury when he broke this body part, scaring everybody on stage.
Front Tooth
400
On the Edgewater trip, Daniel took us to eat at this type of restaurant for dinner without bothering to check if it was open first. It wasn't.
Hot Pot
400
This character, who appeared in assemblies sponsored by AAA to teach children about safety around cars, is a large talking RC car.
Otto the Auto
400
This person is the current president of Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro
500
Zach famously participated in this sport during spirit day, and almost won one time.
Musical Chairs
500
This is the only musical for which a version of it has been done by both the elementary school and the high school
Seussical
500
On the Edgewater trip, to pass the time on a long walk, Zach made up a folk tale/myth explaining this animal related phenomenon
Why parrots repeat what people say
500
A popular recurring assembly at Edward H Bryan school was a comedy act about environmental conservation involving a comedic duo consisting of a serious man named Professor Winklebottom and this goofy sidekick, who shares the name of both a food and the stage name of a well-known singer.
Meatloaf
500
This bird is the national bird of Brazil
Rufous-bellied thrush