Random Facts about Culver City High School Alumni
1. What was the first name of Kelvin Murillo’s Senior Year Prom Date?
a. Emily
b. Hannah
c. Alexa
d. Jason
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d. Jason
1. This somewhat contradictory sport had its Olympic debut in 1984 in Los Angeles. Despite a tepid response, this sport reappeared in the Seoul games in 1984 and at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Thereafter, it morphed into an equally unexciting but more appropriate team event wherein it is a regular at the Olympics, but only for women. You’ve likely fast-forwarded through the team event hoping to find something even remotely interesting instead. That sports was:
a. Four-person tandem bike riding
b. Solo Symphonized swimming
c. Three-on-three, five-person basketball
d. Waterless water polo
e. Kelvin’s Kaleidoscope Competitions
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b. Solo Symphonized swimming
1. Arch Deluxe, Fruit and Walnut Salad, Mighty Wings, the Big ‘N Tasty, Hula Burger, Son of Mac.
a. Burger King
b. Hardee’s
c. McDonald’s
d. Wendy’s
e. Carl’s Junior
f. White Castle
g. Jack in the Box
h. Kelvin’s Crab Concoction
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2. Crown Shaped Nuggets, Burger Shots, Meatloaf Sandwich, Fruit Loop Shake, Mac ‘N Cheetos, Cini-Minis, Whopperito.
1. The villain (Hans Gruber) in the movie was played by the same actor who later played Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies. De’voreaux White played Argyle, and Demi Moore’s former husband played the protagonist, John McClane in this action movie that spawned five sequels.
A. Kelvin’s Home (runs) for Christmas
B. Die Hard
C. Christmas with Kranks
D. Miracle on 34 th Street
E. Elf
F. A Christmas Story
G. Love Actually
H. Home Alone
I. Christmas Vacation
J. Bad Santa
K. Gremlins
L. The Polar Express
K. Batman Returns
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B. Die Hard
1. Crash Davis (Bull Durham), Ray Kinsella (Field of Dreams), Sonny Weaver, Jr. (Draft Day), John Dutton (Yellowstone), Billy Chapel (For Love of the Game), Garrett (Message in a Bottle), Mariner (Waterworld), Frank Farmer (The Bodyguard).
A. Kelvin Murillo
B. Kevin Costner
C. Timothée Chalamet
D. Tom Hanks
E. Tom Cruise
F. Glenn Powell
G. Robert Downey, Jr.
H. Samuel L. Jackson
I. Jennifer Lawrence
J. Jennifer Lopez
K. Bradley Cooper
L. Pedro Pascal
M. Stephen A. Smith
N. Zoe Saldana
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B. Kevin Costner
2. This Culver High Alum could, and did, sneak into virtually any professional sports game.
a. Johnny Romero
b. Ben Combs Perez
c. Brandon Zeidman
d. Kelvin Murillo
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a. Johnny Romero
2. Generally accepted as being “born” in 1968, this Sport wasn’t named until almost 18 months later. It’s US professional league started in 2012, with the Philadelphia Spinners beating the Indianapolis Alleycats in the championship game. By 2015, the league had expanded to 25 teams, with a Los Angeles team that played home games at, among others, Occidental College, Culver City High School and Great Park in Irvine. As that team folded this year, the closest teams to Los Angeles are the San Diego Growlers and the Vegas Bighorns. This sport is:
a. Professional Dominos
b. Blindfolded Bull riding
c. Ultimate Frisbee
d. Professional Rollerblading
e. Murillo Mania
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c. Ultimate Frisbee
2. Crown Shaped Nuggets, Burger Shots, Meatloaf Sandwich, Fruit Loop Shake, Mac ‘N Cheetos, Cini-Minis, Whopperito.
a. Burger King
b. Hardee’s
c. McDonald’s
d. Wendy’s
e. Subway
f. El Pollo Loco
g. Chick fil-A
h. Carl’s Junior
i. Red Lobster
j. White Castle
k. Sizzler
l. Jack in the Box
m. Taco Bell
n. Kelvin’s Crab Concoction
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a. Burger King
2. Had its star been Kelvin Murillo instead of Peter Billingsley, the key line could have been, “You’ll shoot your eye out, Kelvin!” Instead, it was “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” This “story” revolves around Ralphie Parker and his family, and Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle (aka, BB gun). Based upon the 1966 book, In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd, this movie often plays for 24 hours straight on stations like WTBS.
a. Kelvin Steals Home
b. The Kelvin Connection
c. 12 Angry Kelvins
d. A Christmas Story
e. Kelvin’s List
f. Kelvin Gump
g. Star Wars Episode V: Kelvin Strikes Back
h. Saving Private Murillo
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d. A Christmas Story
2. Gary Johnson (Hit Man), Ben (Anyone But You), Hangman (Top Gun Maverick), Ben Richards (The Running Man), Chad Powers (Chad Powers), Tyler (Twisters).
A. Kelvin Murillo
B. Kevin Costner
C. Timothée Chalamet
D. Tom Hanks
E. Tom Cruise
F. Glenn Powell
G. Robert Downey, Jr.
H. Samuel L. Jackson
I. Jennifer Lawrence
J. Jennifer Lopez
K. Bradley Cooper
L. Pedro Pascal
M. Stephen A. Smith
N. Zoe Saldana
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E. Tom Cruise
3. Kelvin Murillo’s favorite lunch spot
a. Chipotle
b. Sizzler
c. Cava
d. Shake Shack
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c. Cava
3. This sport was actually featured in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and made 37-year old Sydney lecturer, Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun a household name for about 90 seconds. Mocked for a routine that included a kangaroo-like hop and moves described as being similar to a "windshield wiper" Raygun earned as many pointsin her Olympic competition as Mason did (and he didn’t compete). Raygun’s chosen sport included a DJ, and head to head competitions among the participants. That sport, which is no longer an Olympic Sport is:
a. Breaking aka Breakdancing
b. Ultimate Frisbee
c. Quick Dress Change
d. Bowling
e. Three Home Runs in a Little League Comp.
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a. Breaking aka Breakdancing
3. Boss Wrap, Volcano Burrito, Meximelt, Double Decker Taco, Enchirito, Bell Beefer
a. Burger King
b. Hardee’s
c. McDonald’s
d. Wendy’s
e. Subway
f. El Pollo Loco
g. Chick fil-A
h. Carl’s Junior
i. Red Lobster
j. White Castle
k. Sizzler
l. Jack in the Box
m. Taco Bell
n. Kelvin’s Crab Concoction
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m. Taco Bell
3. Tom Hanks supplied the voice for six characters (including Santa and the conductor) in this computer generated 3-time Oscar nominated movie about a young boy embarking on magical adventure aboard a special train. Josh Groban’s song, Believe, from this movie, is now a standard Christmas favorite.
A. Kelvin’s Home (runs) for Christmas
B. Die Hard
C. Christmas with the Murillo’s
D. Miracle on 34 th Street
E. Elf
F. A Christmas Story
G. Love Actually
H. Home Alone
I. Christmas Vacation
J. Bad Santa
K. Gremlins
L. The Polar Express
K. Batman Returns
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L. The Polar Express
3. Jules Winnfield (Pulp Fiction), Arnold (Jurassic Park), Stacks Edwards (Goodfellas), Ken Carter (Coach Carter), John Shaft (Shaft), Nick Fury (Various movies)
A. Kelvin Murillo
B. Kevin Costner
C. Timothée Chalamet
D. Tom Hanks
E. Tom Cruise
F. Glenn Powell
G. Robert Downey, Jr.
H. Samuel L. Jackson
I. Jennifer Lawrence
J. Jennifer Lopez
K. Bradley Cooper
L. Pedro Pascal
M. Stephen A. Smith
N. Zoe Saldana
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H. Samuel L. Jackson
4. He was the first “millionaire” in the Culver City High School Class of 2016, having signed a seven-figure contract just prior to graduation (and unlike Kelvin, he played little league where he belonged, although he never hit three home runs in one at bat).
a. Kelvin Murillo
b. Michael Netzel
c. Nolan Martinez
d. Mason Mulvihill
e. Brandon Zeidman
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c. Nolan Martinez
4. This sport was originated in Basque. Opposing players or teams alternate hurling a ball against the wall and catching it, until one of them finally misses and loses the point. The throwing and catching is done with an enlarged basket or cesta, the ball or pelota is made of goat skin and hard rubber, and the wall is of granite or concrete. It is a popular spectator sport in Europe and the Americas. In the United States, this sport is most popular in Florida, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, which permit parimutuel wagering on the sport. This sport is known as:
a. Wally Ball
b. Balls to the Wall
c. Jai Alai
d. Butts Up
e. Escape Room (Getting Mike Netz to move out)
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c. Jai Alai
4. Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Bacon Classic, Dave’s Deluxe, Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger, Pretzel Baconator
a. Burger King
b. Hardee’s
c. McDonald’s
d. Wendy’s
e. Subway
f. El Pollo Loco
g. Chick fil-A
h. Carl’s Junior
i. Red Lobster
j. White Castle
k. Sizzler
l. Jack in the Box
m. Taco Bell
n. Kelvin’s Crab Concoction
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d. Wendy’s
4. Arguably not a Christmas movie, this 1992 motion picture was set around the holidays in a mythical city not unlike New York City. In this production, Michael Keaton played the title character. He was succeeded by, in order, the late Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattison. This Tim Burton directed movie had Danny DeVito playing the deformed antagonist, the Penguin.
A. Kelvin’s Home (runs) for Christmas
B. Die Hard
C. Christmas with the Murillo’s
D. Miracle on 34 th Street
E. Elf
F. A Christmas Story
G. Love Actually
H. Home Alone
I. A Christmas Carol
J. Bad Santa
K. Gremlins
L. The Polar Express
M. Batman Returns
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M. Batman Returns
4. Mystique (X-Men various), Tiffany Maxwell (Silver Linings Playbook), Maddie Barker (No Hard Feelings), Dominka Egorova (Red Sparrow), Catnis Evergreen (Hunger Games various)
A. Kelvin Murillo
B. Kevin Costner
C. Timothée Chalamet
D. Tom Hanks
E. Tom Cruise
F. Glenn Powell
G. Robert Downey, Jr.
H. Samuel L. Jackson
I. Jennifer Lawrence
J. Jennifer Lopez
K. Bradley Cooper
L. Pedro Pascal
M. Stephen A. Smith
N. Zoe Saldana
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I. Jennifer Lawrence
5. True story. This man graduated from Culver City High School in 1977. He’s a partner at S-Cubed Capital based in Menlo Park. He’s on the Board of Nvidia and is the part owner of the Golden State Warriors, but was banned from attending NBA games and Warriors team activities for one year and has been fined $500,000 for pushing and directing obscene language toward the Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of 2019 Finals. Don’t worry, the fine didn’t bother him much, as his net worth is estimated at $10.5 billion.
A. Kelvin Murillo
B. Jason Zeidman
C. Mason Mulvihill
D. Travis Garland
E. Jordan Caines
F. Mark Stevens
G. Brandon Zeidman
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F. Mark Stevens
5. TRUE OR FALSE
Underwater hockey was “invented” in the UK in the 1950’s as a way to keep Navy divers fit, this sports is also known as “octopush” and is played at the bottom of a swimming pool, where teams equipped with snorkels, masks, and fins, use small sticks to maneuver a weighted puck into the opposing team’s goal. Players must hold their breath while dodging, dipping, diving, ducking, darting and dodging to outmaneuver their opponents.
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TRUE
5. Ciabatta Sandwiches, Super Taco, Frings, Fajita Pita, Hot Ham and Cheese Supreme, Dinner in the Box, Moby Jack
a. Burger King
b. Hardee’s
c. McDonald’s
d. Wendy’s
e. Subway
f. El Pollo Loco
g. Chick fil-A
h. Carl’s Junior
i. Red Lobster
j. White Castle
k. Sizzler
l. Jack in the Box
m. Taco Bell
n. Kelvin’s Crab Concoction
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l. Jack in the Box
5. This thespian has been in over three dozen (that’s more than 36 for those who are inebriated or mathematically challenged) Christmas movies, putting him/her at the proverbial top of all actors/actresses in Christmas movies. Unless you watch Hallmark movies, though, you likely have never heard of him/her.
A. Bruce Willis
B. Tom Hanks
C. Lacey Chabert
D. Alice Horiba
E. Kelvin Murillo
F. Hugh Grant
G. Lisa Leslie
H. Naomi Osaka
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C. Lacey Chabert
5. Phil (Hangover various), Chris Kyle (American Sniper), Henry Girard (War Dogs), Jackson Maine (A Star is Born), Pat (Silver Linings Playbook), Rocket (Guardians of the Galaxy various).
A. Kelvin Murillo
B. Kevin Costner
C. Timothée Chalamet
D. Tom Hanks
E. Tom Cruise
F. Glenn Powell
G. Robert Downey, Jr.
H. Samuel L. Jackson
I. Jennifer Lawrence
J. Jennifer Lopez
K. Bradley Cooper
L. Pedro Pascal
M. Stephen A. Smith
N. Zoe Saldana
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K. Bradley Cooper