1949
Founder Facts
Findlay Fun
P.E.O. Of Course
Sister, Sister
100

This President began his second term in 1949.

Who is Harry S. Truman?

100

Our seven founders were affectionately referred to as this, the name for a cluster of stars known as the Seven Sisters

What are the Pleiades?

100

Just twelve years older than Chapter BO, this local ice cream shop opened in 1937.

What is Dietsch's?

100

Originally named The Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute, it is the birthplace of the P.E.O. sisterhood.

What is Iowa Wesleyan University?

100

This sister once participated in synchronized swimming.

Who is Beth H?

200

This term was coined by British astronomer Fred Hoyle.  It's also the name of a popular television show (Bazinga!)

What is the Big Bang Theory?

200

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, this founding sister was known as the beauty of Iowa Wesleyan.

Who is Suela Pearson (Penfield)?

200

This is the current location of the 1949 Findlay High School.

What is the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts?

200

In our Objects and Aims, we adhere to these five qualities.

What are Faith, Love, Purity, Justice, and Truth?

200

This sister grew up on a farm with her pet goat and twin brother.

Who is Jane Ann D.?

300

This "Big Brother" novel, written by George Orwell was published in 1949.

What is 1984?

300

The P.E.O. founders created the Sisterhood on this date.

What is January 21, 1869?

300

This female Findlay Golfer was the winner of the 1949 Titleholders Championship.

Who is Peggy Kirk Bell?

300

The definition of this word is "a balance of forces or interests."

What is equipoise?

300

This sister used to teach water aerobics at the YMCA.

Who is Linda G?

400

In 1949, this "bug" was sold for the first time in the United States.

What is the Volkswagen Beetle?

400

This sister wrote the 35-word oath of initiation.

Who is Alice Bird?

400

This once popular department store in Findlay, Ohio, celebrated its 100th anniversary inn 1949.

What is Patterson's?

400

This many Presidents of International Chapter have come from the state of Ohio.

What is 2?

400

This sister spends a good deal of her time sewing quilts for children in hospitals as well as for distribution to local nonprofit organizations.

Who is Dorothy R?

500

This sports league came into being during 1949. (They really hooped it up!)

What is the NBA?

500

This sister suggested the star as P.E.O.'s. emblem because of her attraction to heavenly objects.  To her, there could be nothing higher.

Who is Alice Virginia Coffin?

500

This chapter of P.E.O. was founded in Findlay, Ohio, in May of 1949.

What is BO?

500

This project provides substantial merit-based awards for women in the U.S. or Canada who are pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university.

What are the P.E.O. Scholar Awards?

500

Originally from New York, this sister was once a classics and Latin teacher.

Who is Mary Alice P?