Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Happy Graduation!

Happy Graduation and congratulations to everyone!

Reflection for our Graduates

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." - Abraham Lincoln


Look forward to seeing you at graduation on Saturday, May 17th

Answer to Friday's trivia question:

Teddy Roosevelt was the only President who was blind in one eye

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Reflection & Trivia

Almost there! Today and tomorrow are the last days for finals. Graduation rehersal is next Wednesday, May 14th at 3:45 p.m.

Reflection for the Day

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." - Dr. Seuss

Trivia Question for the Day

Who was the only President that was blind in one eye?

Answer to Tuesday's trivia question:

The female kangaroo is called a flyer

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

First Day of Final Exams

Today was our first day of final exams and everything went smoothly! For seniors, only a few more days to go.

Reflection for the Day

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." -Judy Garland

Trivia Question for the Day

What are female kangaroos called?


Answer to yesterday's trivia question:

The longest running network TV show is "Meet the Press" (sorry, not the Simpsons as many guessed)

Monday, May 5, 2008

Study Day

Today is our Study Day - good luck getting ready for your finals!

Reflection for the Day

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Trivia Question for the Day

What is the longest running network TV show in the U.S.? (It has been on the air since 1948)

Answer to Friday's trivia question:

Pong was the first video game - Atari in 1972

Friday, May 2, 2008

Last day of classes

Today is the last day of classes for our day divison!

Reflection for the Day

"The time which we have at our disposal every day is elastic; the passions that we feel expand it, those that we inspire contract it; and habit fills up the rest." - Marcel Proust

Trivia Question for the Day

What was the original video game?

Answer to yesterday's trivia question:

Samuel L. Jackson's middle name is Leroy

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Reflection & Trivia

Today is our Farewell Luncheon for seniors. We are going to miss you!

If you are looking for something to read this summer, please check out our "Some Summer Reading Suggestions" on the Marian Court website - look under Library

Reflection for the Day

"Of all the passions, fear weakens judgement most." - Cardinal De Retz

Trivia Question for the Day

What is Samuel L. Jackson's middle name?

Answer to yesterday's trivia question:

In the Wizard of Oz (books and movie), Dorothy's last name is Gale

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Summer Books & Trivia

I've worked with the faculty and staff to create "Some Summer Reading Suggestions" - a few ideas of books you might like to try. There is something for everyone! Look for the link on the Marian Court College website.

Trivia Question for the Day

In the movie, "The Wizard of Oz", what is Dorothy's last name?

Answer to yesterday's trivia question:

The Baltimore Ravens are named after the poem by Edgar Allan Poe