Staff Trivia
Who broke almost 20 bones at once?
Auden
What is the name of the extra comma in a list of 3 or more items?
The Oxford Comma
Which state passed a new anti-abortion law on Sept. 1, 2021?
Texas
What is the highest grossing movie of all time?
Avatar (2009) $2.85 billion
Who is the Samo principal?
Dr. Antonio Shelton
Which The Samohi staff member designed a mural that is now at JAMS?
Ella
In copy style, which numbers are spelled out?
one through nine
As of late Sept. 2021, who is eligible for the COVID-19 booster?
Those 65 and older, as well as those 18 - 65 who are considered high risk.
What is the longest-running scripted American primetime television series?
The Simpsons
Which of these languages is not offered at Samo?
A: Latin
B: German
C: French
B: German
Matilde
How would one correctly format a grad year?
(s'22)
If Gavin Newsom had been recalled, who would have become Governor of California?
Larry Elder
Name all members of BTS:
Namjoon, Jin, Yoongi, Hobi, Jimin, Teahyung, Jungook
1891
Who's birthday is on Valentine's Day?
Kira
How would one correctly format a quote?
"This is a quote," [last name] said.
Which party won the German election 2021?
The Social Democrats (SPD)
Name 2 movies that were filmed at Samo.
- Rebel Without a Cause
- 17 Again
(answers may vary)
Barnum Hall was named after W.F. Barnum, who was he?
Samo principal from 1914 - 1943
Who is the only female trumpet in the marching band?
Grace
What is the only thing we italicize in our publication?
"The Samohi"
How much is the U.S. in debt?
As of Aug. 2021, about $28.43 trillion.
This popular Netflix show hosted its season premier event at Samo?
Stranger Things
What was the original name of the Samo Greek Amphitheater (The Greek Theater)?
the Memorial Open Air Theatre