Mothers to
the Stars
the Stars
Gladys Smith, mother of this iconic American singer and actor, gave birth to him and his twin brother in 1935.
Who is:
Elvis Presley?
This woman is venerated as the “Theotokos” in Eastern Christianity, a title meaning “God-bearer” or “Mother of God.”
Who is:
The Virgin Mary / Mary, Mother of God?
Cape Cod is a piece of land, better known by this term, due to it being surrounded by 3 bodies of water?
**Double Points if you can name the 3/4 bodies of water that surround Cape Cod?**
What is:
A Peninsula?
Double Points: The Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay, Vineyard/ Nantucket Sound AND/OR Buzzards Bay
Otto is the name of Syracuse’s mascot, a giant, smiling piece of this fruit.
What is
An Orange?
Bette Midler, Elton John & Flip Wilson were the first guest on this music icon's television variety show.
Who is:
Cher?
Sarah Sothern is the mother of this two-time Oscar winning actress, and mother-in-law to each of her 7 husbands.
Who is:
Elizabeth Taylor?
Barbara Bush is famously the wife and mother of two presidents, but she wasn't the first to hold this title. This woman achieved that goal in 1797 and 1825.
Who is:
Abigail Adams?
This Rhode Island spot is known for hosting the seasonal monarch butterly migration, where the monarchs rest during their migration south.
What is:
Block Island?
Ainsley & Max are both alumni of Sturgis West, which opened before or after Sturgis East.
What is:
After?
East opened in 1998, and West opened in 2011.
This icon of the film industry was almost named "Bettina Dawes" when she became a studio contract player with Universal Pictures.
Who is:
Bette Davis?
This Italian-American singer in was born this way to mother Cynthia Bissett in 1986.
Who is:
Lady Gaga?
Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest, grieving the abduction of her daughter Persephone by this god, is said to cause the seasons to change.
Who is:
Hades, God of Death?
Also called “nacre”, this iridescent layer of material forms the shell lining of many mollusks, including clams and oysters. This layer is widely used as an inlay in jewelry, furniture and musical instruments.
What is:
Mother of Pearl?
This lake lies just west of the University of Vermont and offers beautiful sunset views.
What is:
Lake Champlain?
Judy Garland famously released a live album that was recorded at this iconic American concert venue, she would go on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year.
What is:
Carnegie Hall?
Fun Fact: She was the first woman to win this award.
Mary Ann MacLeod, a Scottish socialite and philanthropist, is the mother of this US politician.
Who is:
Donald Trump?
Forrest Gump wouldn’t have known that “life was like a box of chocolate” without his mom, played by this actress.
Who is:
Sally Field?
This ocean current helps keep New England’s coastal waters relatively mild in winter, flowing from the Gulf of Mexico toward the Atlantic.
What is:
The Gulf Stream?
Known by the acronym SBS, this Suffolk college is home to business-focused majors, like Max.
What is:
The Sawyer Business School?
In the 1960s, Anna Mae Bullock's husband turned her name to this when her career sarted taking off.
What is:
Tina Turner
Diane Walters is the mother of this American Patriot. Or...was he a pirate?
Who is:
Rob Gronkowski?
This pre-her-storic mom rocks a string of pearls, a red bun, and enough patience to handle Fred, Dino, and Pebbles.
Who is:
Wilma Flintstone?
This versatile and historic breed, developed in Vermont during the late 18th century, holds the title of the state animal (Will accept species).
What is
The Morgan Horse/ Horse?
Auntie & Mum are both alumni of Falmouth High School which was established in this year, replacing Lawrence High School.
What is:
1973?
Madonna received a Golden Globe for her performance of this First Lady of Argentina in the eponymous musical film.
Who is:
Eva Peron?