Date: 
Sun, 08/11/2024 - 12:01am to Sat, 08/17/2024 - 11:59pm

 

Indiana Quick Quiz

  1.      Which Indiana High School mascot is a Hotdog?

  2.     October 16 - October 22 The Week in Indiana History | Spotlight on Lake What is the oldest Indiana High School mascot?

  3.      Which Indiana High School mascot is the Railroaders?

  4.      Which Indiana High School mascot is the Jeeps?

Answers Below 

 

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August 11, 1810 William Henry Harrison met with Shawnee Chief Tecumseh at the governor’s home in Vincennes. Tecumseh expressed his disapproval of a recent treaty, which gave the U.S. a large tract of Native American land in Central Indiana.

 

August 11, 1884 Maurice Clifford Townsend was born in Blackford County, Indiana. Starting as a teacher, he entered politics and was elected Governor in 1936.  During his administration driving exams were instituted and all school buses were painted yellow as a safety measure.

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August  12, 1889 Zerna Sharp was born in Clinton County, Indiana. She wrote the Dick and Jane school books that helped teach millions of children how to read. (“Oh, oh. See Spot run.”)

 

ISF August  13, 2011 Wind gusts from an approaching thunderstorm caused a stage to collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Seven people were killed and 58 were injured.

 

helmsAugust  15, 1934 Bobby Helms was born in Martinsville. He became a popular star of early rock and roll,  recording such hit songs as My Special Angel and Jingle Bell Rock.

 

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Ther's an awful lot o' difference in bein' acquainted with somebuddy an' knowin' 'em.

Abe Martin....written by Frank "Kin" Hubbard, one of Jim's favorite Indiana humorists.

Abe Martin was published from 1904 - 1937 in the Indianapolis News.

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Kokomo

 

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Indiana Wheat Field

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Indiana Sweet Corn

 

Answers:     1. Frankfort     2. Felix the Cat has been the mascot since 1926, at Logansport High School.     3. Garrett High School     4. Northeast Dubois High School

 

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