Mini-THON History
How long does the THON usually last, and how long does Mini-THON last?
The THON lasts 48 hours and our very own Mini-THON lasts 12 hours
The town of Pen Argyl was originally known as what?
Slateville
What is the Statue of Liberty holding in each hand?
A torch (right hand) and tablet (left hand)
There is a word called Bayanihan which means coming together as a community. It shows the true spirit of cooperation. Which language does this word originate from? It starts with an F.
Filipino
What are the two most popular foods in Italy?
Pizza and Pasta
How many years has THON been running?
50 years
The words Pen and Argyl mean what?
Pen means Mountain and Argyl means Slate Rock
How long ago did Big Ben let out it's first chime?
160 years ago
Meaning love and happiness there is a word called mutluluk. What language does this word originate from? It starts with a T.
Turkish
Which popular Korean staple food is made by fermenting cabbage and other vegetables?
Kimchi
What do each of the four diamonds represent?
Courage, Wisdom, Honesty, and Strength
What Pen Argyl attraction was entered into the National Historical Registry of Historic Places
Weona Park Carousel
Which landmark is approximately 21,000 km long and was built in 220 BC?
The Great Wall of China
Now this is a common phrase from the Disney classic The Lion King. Hakuna Matata means no worries, but from which language is this phrase derived from? It is mainly used on the African continent. It starts with an S.
Swahili
What Japanese dessert, which has recently become popular in the U.S., is made up of rice cake?
Mochi
How much money has Pen Argyl’s mini-THON raised over the last 7 years?
Over $200,000
When was Pen Argyl High School Built?
1899
Who are the four presidents on Mount Rushmore?
Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt
The word Sobota means Saturday for which language? It starts with a P.
Polish
What country is known for their sweet desserts?
France