Military
The "Doolittle Raid" in 1942 was a surprise attack on this country's capital, boosting American morale early in World War II.
Japan (specifically Tokyo)
This series of military expeditions, beginning in 1095, was launched by Western European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
Crusades
This legendary hockey player, known as "The Great One," retired in 1999 as the all-time leading scorer in NHL history.
Wayne Gretzky
This American actor is mostly known for his acting career, in which he starred in the films “Independence Day” and “Men in Black,” but also had a critically acclaimed rapping career with songs like “Wild Wild West” and “Miami”. His career is now on hiatus after slapping Chris Rock.
Will Smith
When in the pit, how many claps does the student body do between each chant?
Three
Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers," this general commanded U.S. forces in the Mexican-American War and later developed the unsuccessful "Anaconda Plan" for the Civil War.
Winfield Scott
This Chinese philosopher of the 6th century BC developed a system of ethics and social harmony that became a state religion in China.
Confucius (Kong Fuzi)
In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the U.S. men's hockey team's upset victory over the heavily favored Soviet Union team became known by this nickname.
The Miracle on Ice
This city in Louisiana is widely recognized as the birthplace of Jazz.
New Orleans
Which Junior Varsity sports program won back to back tournament titles over the last two seasons?
Baseball
Named for the commander of the Continental Army, this military decoration is the first American military award and is now given to soldiers wounded or killed in combat.
Purple Heart (originally the Badge of Military Merit)
The Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 AD, famously established what foundational Christian doctrine regarding the nature of Jesus?
Trinity (or the Nicene Creed)
This African-American track and field athlete shattered Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Jesse Owens
This American rapper was married to Kim Kardashian, has a shoe brand called Yeezy’s, and put out critically acclaimed albums such as “Late Registration” and “Graduation.”
Kanye West
What was the name of the winter musical last year, in which there was a gruesome murder and subsequent investigation where the audience had to choose the culprit?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
In 1805, this decisive naval battle secured British supremacy of the seas for over a century, though the victorious admiral, Horatio Nelson, was killed.
Battle of Trafalgar
What 4th-century saint and Doctor of the Church, known for his vast theological writings, authored Confessions and City of God?
Saint Augustine (of Hippo)
What famous football stadium in Los Angeles, known for hosting two Summer Olympics and four Super Bowls, was built in 1923 and is a U.S. National Historic Landmark?
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Formed in 1968, this progressive rock band’s album The Dark Side of the Moon famously stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for over 14 years.
Pink Floyd
What major academic change did the Board of Trustees vote to terminate in 1978, with the last class graduating in 1984?
Residential (or Boarding) Program
Fought in 1066, this battle resulted in the Norman conquest of England and the death of King Harold Godwinson.
Battle of Hastings
This 16th-century Anabaptist leader and his followers established a radical theocracy in the German city of Münster, which ended violently.
John of Leiden
What team in 1972 became the only NFL team to complete a perfect season, winning every regular-season game and the Super Bowl?
Miami Dolphins
This 17th-century Italian composer and violinist, known for his work The Four Seasons, helped establish the concerto form.
Antonio Vivaldi
This student was the valedictorian of the class of 2024, a national championship debater, and is currently studying at the University of Notre Dame with his older brother Will
Alexander Calder