Washburn High Trivia
Teacher Truth Only
Students Questions
100

What is the official mascot and team name of Washburn High School?

The Millers

100
  • "Do you think Mr.Peik or Mr.Z is more likely to drink an entire cup of ice-cold coffee because they completely forgot they poured it? What's your guess?" 

  • Player to Answer: The student sitting closest to the classroom door. 

Mr.Peik

100
  • Question:Do you think people that try to make friends, make more friends then the person that doesn't? 

  • Player to Answer: The student sitting closest to the classroom door 

Insight: People naturally prefer authenticity over forced effort; trying too hard can come across as insincere.

200

What are the official school colors of Washburn High School?

Blue and Orange

200
  • Question: "True or False: Do you think at least one of your teachers in this room has ever completely failed a class or a major test in high school or college and had to retake it? What do you think happened?" 

  • Player to Answer: The student wearing the brightest shoes today. 

Ture Mr. Z,  Is the Failure!  

200

Do you prefer to study all night for a big test, or do you prepare in advance?

Player to Answer: The student wearing the brightest shoes today.

No wrong answer if you get good grades. 

300

How many current WHS staff members are WHS grads?

13

300
  • Question: "Do you think Mr.Piek or Mr.Z is currently working on a bigger personal goal outside of school right now, like training for a race, learning a new language, or building something? Who is it and what is the goal?" 

  • Player to Answer: The student with the most keychains or items on their backpack. 

Mr. is working on his Masters IN ABS at the University of St. Thomas 

300
  • Question: "In your view, is it possible to get really good at something—like a sport, gaming, or math—without making a ton of mistakes along the way?" 

  • Player to Answer: The student with the most keychains or items on their backpack. 

Insight: Mistakes are necessary feedback for the brain to learn and improve; failure is part of growth.

400

What are the last names of the principle and the Assent principles (4 in Total)?

Terpening,  

Stauduhar,  

Peña, 

Dr.Raabe 

400
  • Question: "What sport did Mr.Peik, play in high school? 

  • Player to Answer: The student who walked into the classroom most recently. 

Swimming 

400

Are you a student who often puts off difficult assignment, or a student who put in extra time to complete the assignment?

What advice would you give someone you're mentoring? 

Player to Answer: The student who walked into the classroom most recently.

Insight: We know what we would tell someone else to do, but it's hard to follow your own advice 

500

Which WHS staff member has worked here the longest?

Aaron Percy

500
  • Question: "True or False: When faced with a really hard goal or obstacle, do you think your teachers prefer to break it down into tiny daily steps, or do they prefer to jump straight in and figure it out as they go? Who does which?" 

  • Player to Answer: The student wearing the most Miller Blue or Orange today. 

Mr.Peik 

Mr.Z 

- Think I like to break things down, but always finds myself, jumping straight in and trying to figure it out. 

500

What type of leadership style do you prefer? 

A: Autocratic/Controlling, 

B:Collaborative/Inclusive, 

C:Hands-off/Delegating,

Player to Answer: The student wearing the most Miller Blue or Orange today.

Collaborative/Inclusive: This style succeeds most often in modern classrooms and workplaces because it fosters buy-in, increases motivation, and encourages diverse ideas.