QUIZ TIMEQuestion 1

• A.J. Chandler founded Chandler. What was his profession?

• (A) Politician(B) Artist(C) Surgeon

Answer

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(C) Veterinary Surgeon • Dr. A.J. Chandler is believed to be the first

veterinary surgeon in Arizona. He went on to found Chandler in 1912.

-- City of Chandler

QUESTION 2:• Which Chandler resort was the first in

Arizona to include a golf course? (A) San Marcos Hotel

(B) The Tropicana(C) Rancho de los Caballeros

Answer

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(A) San Marcos Hotel • With construction complete in 1913, the

San Marcos Hotel was the first resort in Arizona to include golf, horseback riding, afternoon teas, and more.

-- Arizona Republic

Question 3

• What year was Chandler upgraded from town to city?

(A) 1938

(B) 1941(C) 1954

Answer

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(C) 1954 • Chandler's population reached 3,800 by

1950. On May 24, 1954, it was upgraded from town to City.

-- City of Chandler

Question 4

• Which famous rapper/actor lives in Chandler with his almost equally famous wife?

(A) Ice Cube

(B) Ice T(C) Snoop Dog

Answer

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(B) Ice T • Ice T and his wife Coco own a winter

home in Chandler. -- Arizona Republic

Question 5

• Chandler High school was built in 1922. Which of the following is not true about the school?

(A) The school graduated its first class in 1918

(B) It cost $12,500 to build the school

(C) The school has yet to be designated a historical landmark.

Answer

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(C) • Chandler High School was placed on the

National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The school began classes in 1913, years before the building was completed.

-- Arizona Republic

Question 9

• How many times this decade has a Chandler team advanced to the Little League World Series?

(A) 0

(B) 2

(C) 5

AnswerYou're right!

(B) 2 • Chandler National Little League teams advanced

to the World Series in 2003 and 2007 while Ahwatukee's all-stars made the trip in 2006.

-- The Arizona Republic

Centennial WHEN:

Arizona Centennial is February 14, 2012 City of Chandler Centennial is May 17, 2012WHERE: • State and citywideWHY:• It’s a “once in a lifetime experience”• It will focus on people-their contributions to AZ• It celebrates our common history and future• It lets us see how far AZ has come, where we want to be in 100 more years• It lets us celebrate Arizona, as we “continue to be recognized for our natural

beauty, a high quality of life, and our ongoing innovation in all fields, from agriculture to technology.”

• It will “inspire all Arizonans to appreciate our state’s rich past, celebrate the present, and, together, create a vibrant and sustainable future.”

• Provides a “Sense of Place – The Centennial will encourage our citizens to experience the rich and diverse tapestry of Arizona’s natural, cultural, and social history that will guide us into a promising future.”

• It “will encourage the preservation of Arizona’s social, cultural, economic, and natural resources on which a sustainable future depends.

Centennial Logo

Use the Chandler/AZ Logo for:• On school newsletter • Web site • On school spirit shirts:

Staff/team t-shirts with logo (maybe on sleeve, so front and back can be team related)

• Band and sports uniforms• “Fake” tattoos

Centennial Activities • Centennial activities completed in Social Studies

• Student Created Art/activities related to AZ History (every student will choose from a menu of options)

• Arts Festival to celebrate and share work???

• Weekly or monthly video announcement segment about an AZ fun facts etc. Each Team/Social Studies class will take turns contributing

***Please email me if you have any other Activities or Ideas for the Centennial