What a life!
Althea Bradshaw Tyson was born on one of the crown jewels of the Caribbean, Jamaica. But in which specific parish was she born?
A. New Seville, Saint Ann
B. Kellitis, Clarendon
C. Morant Bay, Saint Thomas
D. Black River, Saint Elizabeth
B. Kellitis, Clarendon
What is the full name and zip code of our house in Cambria Heights?
120-05 230th street, Cambria Heights, NY, 11411
Every journey begins with a single step. What was Dad’s FIRST job?
A. Assistant Surveyor
B. Receptionist at a Dental Office
C. Taxi Driver
D. Substitute Teacher
A. Assistant Surveyor
Where did Courtney lose her shoe?
Not even God knows!
What vegetable did our parents NOT grow in their garden in Cambria Heights?
A. Zucchini
B. Tomato
C. Corn
D. Lettuce
A. Zucchini
Althea, a Greek Name Meaning "Healer," was the name ultimately written on Mom's birth certificate. But this was by no means the only name considered for her. What name was Mom almost given?
A. Rhonda
B. Loretta
C. Bernadette
D. Beverly
C. Bernadette
Tampa is a city that has gone through many identities over the years. Which is NOT a nickname for Tampa?
A. The Pirate City
B. The Big Guava
C. Cigar City
D. The Capital of Death Metal
A. The Pirate City
Stephen Tyson has had a long and successful career as an educator to hundreds of students. But it was not what he originally went to school to study. What career did he originally set out to pursue?
A. Neurologist
B. Journalist
C. Poet
D. Astronaut
A. Neurologist
What is Dad's favorite sitcom?
A. I Love Lucy
B. The Munters
C. Bewitched
D. Gilligan's Island
C. Bewitched
What celebrity does Mom claim to have taught math to?
A. Alicia Keys
B. Nas
C. LL Cool J
D. 50 cent
D. 50 cent (Curtis Jackson)
On a sunny day at the Brooklyn Botanical garden on August 10th, 1985. Our parents were married. Who was the Maid or Honor and the Best Man at the wedding?
A. Auntie Susan and Uncle Alton
B. Auntie Carol and Venie
C. Auntie Susan and Uncle Ruel
D. Auntie Carol and Uncle Telfa
B. Auntie Carol and Venie
Cambria Heights, a middle-class haven for Black families nestled on the border of Queens and Long Island. Which of these famous residents did NOT call Cambria Heights home at some point in their lives?
A. Lena Horne: Singer and Civil Rights Activist
B. James Brown: Legendary Entertainer
C. Louis Armstrong: Professional Musician
D. Jackie Robinson: Professional Baseball Player for the Brooklynn Dodgers
C. Louis Armstrong
Althea Bradshaw Tyson has held many leadership positions over the years. In retrospect, which of these positions were her favorite?
A. Principal of the Young Women’s Leadership Academy
B. Principal of P.S. 30
C. Assistant Principal of Russel Sage
D. Math teacher at Count Basie Junior High
C. Assistant Principal of Russel Sage
When Tisa was three years old, she refused to eat dinner unless there was a certain item on her dinner plate. What was that item?
A. Ackee and Saltfish
B. Dumplings
C. Chocolate
D. Breadfruit
B. Dumplings
Name as many of Mom’s Assistant Principals as you can. The team that names the most wins!
Mom had five APs:
Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Salerno, Mrs. Erdely, Drew, and Colleen
Name all of Mom’s eight siblings. Whichever team names the most, gets the points!!!!
Raymond, Alton, Roan, Joy, Brian, Ryon, Cleona, and Ammoy (Orielle)
Grenada, a country known for its natural beauty, spices, and kind residents. Grenada also has a plethora of activities to offer visiting tourists. Which is NOT something that you can find in Grenada?
A. A Bottomless Lake
B. A Golden Waterfall
C. The World’s First Underwater Statue Garden
D. The Oldest Rum Distillery in the Caribbean
D. The Oldest Rum Distillery in the Caribbean
(Grenada has the oldest water powered rum distillery, but the oldest rum distillery is in Barbados)
How many years did Dad work at York College? The team that has the closest guess wins!
Dad work at York College for 23 years, during which he successfully ran the Bridge to College Program, was the Director of Academic Achievement, and an adjunct English Professor.
When Courtney was around two years old her parents gave her the first of many cups of tea. Why did they do this?
A. She was obsessed with apple juice and they needed a less sugary alternative
B. Her pediatrician recommended it
C. It was more economical than giving her hot chocolate
D. Because she saw it on TV
B. Her pediatrician recommended it
What song did Mom and Dad dance to at their wedding?
A. Sometimes when we touch by Dan Hill
B. Where does my heart beat now? by Celine Dion
C. Eternal Flame by The Bangles
D. Endless Love by Lionel Richie
A. Sometimes when we touch by Dan Hill
Name all of Dad's nine siblings. Whichever team names the most, gets the points!!!!
Gentle, Telfa, Desmond, Clementina, Didi, Dessa (Odessa), Woney (Augustine), Darcy, and Bernice
Tampa is no Stanger to Hollywood. Which of these famous Blockbusters were NOT filmed in Tampa?
A. Apollo 13 (1995)
B. Goodfellas (1990)
C. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
D. The Punisher (2004)
A. Apollo 13 (1995)
Dr. Althea Bradshaw Tyson was mentioned by name in what popular magazine?
A. Cosmopolitan
B. Psychology Today
C. Teen Vogue
D. The New Yorker
C. Teen Vogue
Which extracurricular activity did our parents NOT formally sign one or more of their children up for?
A. Swimming
B. Karate
C. Basketball
D. Tennis
E. African Dance
F. Track
G. Baseball
D. Tennis
How many of the world’s seven wonders have our parents seen?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Mom and Dad have seen three (almost four)
The seven wonders of the world are (according to Discover.com) The Great Wall of China, The Colosseum, The Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Chichén Itzá, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, and the city of Petra in Jordan