PSIP!
Washington D.C.
Michigan
Leaders in Public Service
Fun!
100

The school year the Lansing PSIP Program was founded

2023-2024

100

Name at least two Washington D.C professional sports teams

Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, Washington Capitals, Washington Nationals, Washington Mystics, D.C. United, etc.

100
This state borders Michigan from the Southwest

Indiana

100

This is the current minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives

Hakeem Jeffries

100

This famous singer is from South Africa and has released several hit songs including "ART" and "Truth or Dare"

Tyla Seethal

200

The year PSIP was first proposed

1969

200

The name of the lawn that connects the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial 

The National Mall
200

This is the only National Park in Michigan

Isle Royale

200

This U.S. Supreme Court Justice attended Harvard for undergrad as well as law school. After receiving their J.D, they completed three federal clerkships before being confirmed to the federal district court of Washington D.C. 

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

200
This famous tv show launched actress Lea Michelle to fame with her performance as an ambitious high schooler

Glee

300

A PSIP alumni has won this award, often considered one of the highest national honors in "journalism, arts, and letters". 

A Pulitzer Prize!

300

The Capital of the United States before Washington D.C. was built. 

Philadelphia

300

This Michigan city houses The Gerald R. Ford Museum 

Grand Rapids

300
This U.S. President is known for their eternal flame memorial 

John F. Kennedy

300

This movie had several stars including Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. After its initial release in 1994, it won 6 Academy Awards.  

Forrest Gump

400
The number of PSIP alumni currently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives (Bonus points if you can name them)

2 (Grace Meng D-NY, Lauren Underwood D-IL)

400

This historic neighborhood and commercial district is situated along the Potomac River. Additionally, it known for its cobblestone streets and predates Washington D.C. by 40 years. 

Georgetown!

400

This famous 1960s civil rights activist grew up in Lansing

Malcolm X

400

This current U.S. Representative from Michigan was previously elected to Wayne State University's board of governors and was the first U.S. non-widowed woman in Congress to succeed her husband

Debbie Dingell

400

These are the first and last names of your student coordinators as well as their hometowns (You have to get everyone single aspect of this question correct to get points!)


Juhi Pawar (Canton, MI), Katie Keim (Grosse Ile, MI), Luke Nelson (Northbrook, IL)

500

The number of students in the first intern cohort

18-20

500
This U.S. President is the only U.S. President buried in Washington D.C. 

Woodrow Wilson 

500

This was the year that Michigan was granted statehood, and which number state is Michigan in order of statehood? (you will get half points if you get one correct)

1837, 26th state

500

This song was played at Gerald Ford's funeral procession down Constitution Avenue. (Hint: You know this song)

The Victors 

500

This is the name of the youngest Kardashian grandchild

Rocky Barker