Luck O' the Irish
St. Patrick's Day
DMS Clubs, Activities & Sports
The Irish Way
DMS History
100

What's the tagline for the breakfast cereal Lucky Charms?

"They're magically delicious!"

100

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?


Saint Patrick's death, not his birthday, like some people assume.

100

True or False:  Sewing, Gaming, Art, Fiddle Fusion, Interact, Green House, Girls Who Code, ski, campus life, math counts, drama, chess, and JTI are all clubs here at Davis that are available for ALL students to participate in.

TRUE--try one out!

100
Name ONE of the two things the "I"s stand for in Living the Irish Way

Integrity and Individual Responsibility

100

What was the original mascot for Davis MS

Shamrocks

200

What are the three colors of the Ireland flag?

Green, White & Orange

200

What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?

  • “Top of the morning to you”
200

Name all possible WiNTER sports available here at Davis for 7th and 8th graders?

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer

200

True or False:  Two possible awards given to Davis students are the "Irish Spotlight" and "Living with Irish Pride".

False.  "Irish Spotlight" and "Living the Irish Way"

200

What year did DMS open?

1988

300

What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office?

John F. Kennedy

300

TRUE OR FALSE: The first known St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in Ireland.

False. The first recorded parade took place in St. Augustine, Florida.

300

How many sports do NOT cut here at Davis?

FIVE!  Football, Cross Country, Wrestling, Track, and Lacrosse

300

What does "E + R = O" mean?

Event + Response = Outcome

300

Which teacher currently teaching here at Davis has been here the LONGEST?

Mrs. Ray

400

According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?

A pot of gold
400

What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?

Corned beef and cabbage

400

Which Davis teacher is the advisor of Campus Life AND also coaches 8th grade Football and Baseball?

The original Mr. Schafer 

400

Respect is one of the Irish Way Pillars.  A way to show respect is to follow the rules.  One of the big rules at Davis goes along with the phrase "AWAY FOR THE DAY".  What does this mean?

All electronics (phones, ear buds, etc.) should be in your back pack turned off ALL DAY!

400

Who is Davis Middle School named after and what are they known for?

Ann Simpson Davis (1764-1851) was a courier and patriot who carried secret messages to General George Washington during the American Revolution.

500

Which best-selling Irish band features Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, the Edge and Bono?

U2

500

Which iconic New York skyscraper turns green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day?

The Empire State Building

500

Which Davis staff member teaches 8th grade Social Studies AND is the DMS Athletic Director?

Mr. Bernans

500

What does "No BCD" mean?

No blaming, complaining, or defending. 

500

How many current Davis teachers were formerly DAVIS STUDENTS?

ELEVEN---Mrs. Dills, Mr. Duzan, Ms. German, Ms. Heasley, Mrs. Moser, Ms. O'Neil, Mrs. Samms, Mr. Schafter (OG), Little Mr. Schafer, Ms. Veliev, Ms. Wilhelm