Mrs. Taylor
What is Mrs. Taylor's favorite color?
Black
How many pets does Ms. Mendoza have?
2! One dog named Penny & the other named Indigo.
What time does school start at West Aurora High School?
7:35 AM
Can you name all four administrators at Washington?
Mr. Rogers - Principal
Mrs. Noguez - Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning
Mrs. Hayes - Dean
Mrs. Coyle - Assistant Principal Operations
What’s the most popular food to grill in the US?
Hamburgers
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
S.E Hinton
What month is Mrs. Taylor's birthday?
October
How old is Ms. Mendoza?
25!
How many "houses" are there at the high school?
5! Ambition, Character, Honor, Pride, & Tradition
Which teacher at Washington is coined the Last General?
Mr. Danzinger
What date in August does school start next year?
August 14th!
Finish the title of the poem featured in the book.
Nothing gold can _______.
stay
What kind of teacher is Mrs. Taylor?
Special Education/LBS
Which West Aurora middle school, does Ms. Mendoza live the closest to?
A. Washington
B. Jefferson
C. Herget
D. Jewel
B. Jefferson! Exactly 1 mile away!
How many class periods does the high school have?
8!
What is the "General Way"? Name all three rules/expectations.
Be respectful, responsible, & ready to learn.
ACCORDING TO THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION, THE TWO MOST POPULAR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ARE RUNNING AND
A. biking
B. rollerbladding
C. skateboarding
D. snowboarding
A. Biking
Name all the members of the greaser gang (there are 7!)
Ponyboy, Darry, Sodapop, Dally, Steve, Twobit, & Johnny
What is Mrs. Taylor's maiden name?
Diedrich
How many years has Ms. Mendoza been teaching?
This is year #2!
What is the West Aurora High School mascot?
Blackhawks!
True or False: Washington is known as the "bilingual hub" AKA, the school with the must bilingual students.
True
Can you name the five most popular places to summer vacation in the United States?
Beach/ocean, a famous city, national parks, lakes and resorts
What decade is The Outsiders set in?
1960s!
What is something Mrs. Taylor always says? There could be MULTIPLE answers.
To name a few...
"What would Mrs. Taylor do?"
"Don't make me a mad Mrs. Taylor."
"Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."
Which high school did Ms. Mendoza play in high school?
A. West Aurora High School
B. Waubonsie Valley High School
C. Downers Grove North High School
D. Downers Grove South High School
C. Downers Grove North High School
How long are passing periods at the high school?
5 minutes
Which 8th grade teacher runs the 8th grade dance every year?
Mrs. Klimpke
What was Billboard's top song of Summer 2024?
A. Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
B. Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
C. Beautiful Things by Benson Boone
D. I Had Some Help by Post Malone
D. I Had Some Help by Post Malone
What color does Ponyboy dye his hair?
Blonde