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100

This room, is where novice practices are held 

What is Room 104 [Ms. Cunnane]

100

This national event happens every 2 years; this year its on Tuesday November 3 2026.

What is the Elections Day (Midterm Elections)

100

In May 2026, this San Francisco-based WNBA team became the first franchise to reach a $1 billion valuation.

What is the Golden Gate Valkyries

100

This nation won the FIFIA 2026 World Cup

Who is Spain

100

This major technological item was banned at the beginning of the school year

What is cell phones (personal electronics)

200

This school year, marks what what major anniversary for the O'Dowd Debate Team?

What is 20 Years

200

It took the New York Knicks this many games to beat the San Antonio Spurs?

What is 5

200

These celebrities got married on July 3rd at Madison Square Garden

Who is Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

200

This movie was the highest grossing movie of the Summer 2026

What is Spiderman Brand New Day

200

This is the new name of the new student orientation? 

What is Bishop O'Dowd Week of Welcome (BOWOW)

(*also accepted dragon launch days)

300

O'Dowd's Debate Coach 

Coach Preethi

300

This United States Senator died in July

Who is Lindsey Graham (R- SC)

300

For America''s 250 Birthday, San Fransisco launched fireworks from this iconic landmark?

What is the Golden Gate Bridge

300

President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. flags lowered to half-staff following the death of philanthropist and legendary country music icon

Who is Dolly Parton

300

The President of O'Dowd

Who is President Walsh (Kim Walsh)

400

The due date for Debate Registration 

What is October 2nd

400

In Trump v. Barbara, the Supreme Court struck down Executive Order 14160, ruling that it violated this constitutional principle?

What is birthright citizenship

400

For America's 250 Birthday, this game brought 1 boy and 1 girl from each state to compete in a series of athletic events.

What is the Patriot Games

400
This couple won the Season 8 of Love Island USA

Who is Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai

400

The theme for the 2026 - 2027 school year

What is belonging? 

Everyone fits in the O. Seen. Known. Loved.

500

The opening debate tournament is on this day

What is September 26th

500

The supreme court's landmark case Louisiana v. Callais weakened this civil rights act?

What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965

500

San fransisco International Airport was renamed after what iconic California representative

Who is Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)

500

University of California Berkeley's Center for Democracy was named after what legendary California Representative

Who is Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

500

The official newspaper of Bishop O'Dowd High School.

What is The Crozier?