Ecuador History
The Capital city of Ecuador, located about 24 miles from the equator
What is Quito?
De donde eres?
where are you from?
This Team member is Japanese
Who is Clare Miller?
Before It was called Franciscan University, our campus was called thusly:
What is the college of Steubenville?
This 2021 Disney film is set in Columbia, But its Andean Style is definitely similar to Ecuador
what is Encanto?
Ecuador is the closest country to space, thanks to this volcano, which sits at over 3.7 miles in elevation
What is Mt.Chimborazo?
Café con leche por favor
Coffee with milk please
This Team member spoke Spanish fluently for 10 minutes, however ask them a basic question now, they will respond "que?"
who is Tony Santoro
This beloved priest who was president from 1974-2000 is credited with the schools "second founding"
Who is Fr. Mike Scanlon?
He is the all time leading scorer for the Ecuadorian National Team and was hailed as hero During the World Cup
Who is Enner Valencia?
Before the Spanish arrived. this empire Extended into Ecuador, its last leader Atahualpa, was born in Quito.
What is The Incan Empire
puedo ir al baño por favor
may I please go to the bathroom
This Team member got hit by a car while biking to soccer practice, no they did not make it to the field.
Who is Kathryn Bolster?
Found on the University Seal (no cheating) this latin phrase is the schools official motto:
what is "fortitudo mea in Brachio Tuo" (bonus points for the translation)
This Puerto Rican singer performed at the halftime show for the Super Bowl this past month, and although he is 54 years old, he still lives "la vida loco"
Who is Ricky Martin?
This famous South American "Liberator" helped Ecuador gain independence from Spain
Who is Simon Bolívar?
Tenga la Bondad?
Would you be so kind as...
despite transferring to Ave, this resilient team member will still be joining us in Ecuador
who is Tony Campbell
"the gem hidden in the hills" but this hill where the School is located has a name:
What is Altamont Hill?
Despite the name, these stylish hats are actually 100% made in Ecuador, not the Country in their name
What are Panama Hats?
This 1822 battle, fought on the slopes of a volcano overlooking Quito, Secured Ecuadors independence.
What is the battle of Pinchincha?
This common Ecuadorian slang word is used to describe something "cool" or "awesome"
Chévere
The college mascot has been the barons for years, but for the first two years, this was the mascot which was dropped in 1948, because sportswriters deemed it difficult to use in a competitive context
What are the Saints?
Known as "The Nightingale of the Americas," this legendary singer is the Elvis of Ecuador; you will hear his "pasillos" playing in almost every taxi.
Who is Julio Jaramillo?