Fun Facts & Some Teacher Trivia
Who is teaching high school biology this year?
Mrs. Motyka
Which of our teachers was born in Cuba?
Mrs. Jesse
Around how many students are in the high school? (Closest answer gets 100 points)
Around 286, at last count.
Who used to teach at a private military school?
Mrs. Vaccaro
There are 3 main times can you use your cell phone during the school day. What are they?
When the teacher says so (otherwise it goes into the caddy upon arrival), between classes and during lunch.
Where is Mrs. Merrell's office (attendance) now located?
She is in the new, temporary office location where the high school 1st floor faculty room used to be.
Who won a gold medal at the Keystone Pickleball Games this summer?
Mrs. Ross
The high school rankings: What ranking does Blue Ridge hold in Pennsylvania out of 4,881 schools?
A. top 100
B. top 200
C. 4881
It is...B, we are 197th in the state and 6th in northeast PA!
Which teacher is a ballroom dance champion?
Mr. Brian Lewis
Are you allowed to wear headphones or ear pieces in the hallway?
NO!
Which teacher works part-time for a funeral home?
Mr. Mazikewich
Who traveled to Utah this past June to help grade AP literature exams that more than 250,000 students took?
Mrs. Krause
Which teacher has a mini-apartment as part of her two classrooms?
Mrs. Bennett
Which administrator was his school's prom king?
Mr. Nebzydoski
Which pass must you have signed this year in order to leave the classroom and use the restroom?
The Passport pass from your student handbook/agenda. You have a limited number. Choose wisely.
Which teacher has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Penn State?
Mrs. Davenport
Who has a brother that played professional football?
Mr. Less
Which teacher graduated from Elk Lake and used to coach junior high softball?
Mrs. Pauly
Which teacher on the 1st floor was in the Army for 12 years??
Mr. Sokoloski
What is not allowed in this year's dress code? (The highest number correct=400 points)
Pajamas Yoga pants, leggings or spandex unless worn as an undergarment for dresses/skirts/or clothing that covers in a similar fashion Any clothing with homemade, customized or altered logos Hooded sweatshirts, any shirts with a hood Sweatpants Mesh Shorts Any garment promoting illegal activity, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or tobacco. Any garment displaying violent, obscene, sexually suggestive, or hate messages. Flip flops, sports sandals, and other unsafe footwear Clothing CANNOT have any holes, rips, or tears Hats, bandanas, head coverings (unless required by student’s religion) Clothing for outside (winter jackets, hats, gloves, etc) are not allowed during school hours Chains (over ¼” x 20”) or pointed/spiked jewelry Facial piercings including those around eyes, lips, and cheeks. Nose studs are acceptable but rings are not. Students with facial piercings in these areas may wear a “plug” during the day. Headphones/earbuds. The only exception is during lunch period. Tattoos that are determined to be inappropriate by administration must be covered.
Which teacher hit or was hit by another car during back to school night?
Mr. Bitner
Who has an English degree, but doesn't teach English?
Mrs. Yannone
Who graduated first in his/her high school class and now teaches in the math department?
Miss Yuest
Which teachers, or people in charge, on the high school's 1st and 2nd floor graduated from Blue Ridge? (Hint: There are 6) The most correct answers=500 points.
Ms. Brown; Mr. Deck; Mrs. Latting; Mrs. McCain; Mrs. Montaque, and Mrs. Webster.
Shorts and skirts may not be shorter than ___ inches above the knees.
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