Encounters
How many members make up the current board of Encounters?
(Bonus 50 if you can name all of them!)
7
What avenue separates the east and west sides of Manhattan?
Fifth Avenue
Which singer has been famously dubbed “the king of pop?”
Michael Jackson
Who served as editor of Vogue for 37 years?
Anna Wintour
Which country is the most populated in the world?
India
When is the deadline for our main issue submissions?
January 1st
What is the population of New York City?
(You’re allowed to be 1 million above or below)
~8 million
Who won the first season of American Idol in 2002?
Kelly Clarkson
What was the name of the first American Magazine?
American Magazine
Which country produces the most coffee globally?
Brazil
What are the 3 committees?
Editorial, Graphics, & Media
What is the largest park in New York City?
Pelham Bay Park
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avatar
Which famous actress was featured on the cover of Playboy’s first issue?
Marilyn Monroe
What was the first state?
Delaware
What have been the themes for our last 2 main issues?
Barbie & Old Hollywood
What was the original name of Times Square?
Longacre Square
What was the 2025 Met Gala Theme?
Tailored For You
What was Vogue’s fist international issue?
British Vogue
How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
~10,000
What year was Encounters established?
(You’re allowed to be 20 years above or below)
1993
What year was New York founded?
(You’re allowed to be 50 years above or below)
1624
Who is the most followed person on Instagram (as of September 2025)?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Who was TIME Magazine’s first ever person of the year?
Charles Lindbergh
Which planet has the most gravity?
Jupiter