1966
1966 Winner of the "Best Film" Oscar Award, this tuneful, heartwarming film is based on the real world story of the Vonn Trapp Family. One of the world's best known concert groups in the era immediately preceding WWII.
What is The Sound Of Music.
(Julie Andrews played the role of Maria and the film won 5 Academy Awards)
From 1984-1988, MA attended these two colleges to earn her Nursing Degree.
Ohio Valley College & Harding University
Form of sewing in which "X" shaped patterns are used to form images. This was a hobby of MA's in the late 1990s.
Cross Stitching
Now a 3rd grade teacher, this person who was born June 20th 1966 became MA's first BFF.
Pam Guile
This song was top of the charts in 1984 sung by pop icon Madonna.
Like a Virgin
This American Entrepreneur from Chicago was known for being a pioneer f the American animation industry. He holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by a single individual with 22 oscars won & 59 nominations. His death in December 1966 was morned by many.
(He was considered to be the most famous man in 1966)
MA graduated from Chapmanville High School Class of 1984. What was the school Mascot
Tigers
This "western style" hobby was favored by MA for many years from around 1998 up until an injury resulting in a fractured backbone.
Horseback Riding
Born September 15th 1966 and fellow classmate at Chapmanville High School, this guy was MA's first boyfriend
Scott Davis
These competitions traditionally focus on judging and ranking physical attributes of contestants.
Pagents
The Beach Boys
An American clothing company founded in 1843 by German immigrants, this brand was the only one that MA would sport in High School.
Levi Jeans
This acoustic musical instrument can play 88 different pitches & although it is a stringed instrument, it is considered to be percussion.
Piano
MA was first employed at this location as a waitress.
Chief Logan State Park Restaurant
None of the African American actors from this film were allowed to attend the film's premiere in Atlanta. Hattie McDaniel was the 1st AA actress to win an Oscar but not be permitted to the premiere. (Hattie played Mammy and won a supporting actress Oscar).
Gone with the Wind
This American sitcom aired on CBS and was considered to be the most popular show in 1966. A widow raises her kids on the West Coast. The show features BFF Vivian Vance.
The Lucy Show
(Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance's followup to I Love Lucy)
The year is 1976 ad Mrs. Conley leads the class. What grade is MA in?
4th Grade
The quality of being thankful & ready to show appreciation for and return kindness. MA has practiced this intentionally over the years.
Gratitude
This front engine, rear drive, subcompact vehicle modeled 1976-1987 sold 2.8 million unit over 12 years. MA drove this for her first vehicle
Chevy Chevette
Lady Gaga is one of MA's favorite celebrities. Gaga pays tribute to Judy Garland in this.
(Gaga's character hums "somewhere over the rainbow" which was a homage to Judy Garland, who played the role in the 1954 version of the movie)
This well known tv host, comedian, writer, & producer received 6 Emmy Awards and was inducted into the television hall of fame for his time as host on NBC's Tonight.
Johnny Carson
(This man was considered to be the funniest man in 1966)
Onyx
This practice originated in ancient India & combines discipline of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. The western world denotes this as a modern form of wellness.
Yoga
Nigeria
Award Winning Singer-Songwriter with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. The majority of this artist's song lyrics are about female empowerment, love, and heartbreak. MA will soon see this artist perform live. Happy Birthday!
Alicia Keys