History
History Historical Society Test Your Thacher Community Knowledge
1. Fortune magazine 4. Which long-tenured Thacher teacher was knighted by the Italian government in 1955? editor Russell Davenport CdeP 1917 introduced this fellow to the Thacher Community in 1940. He was the “Dark Horse” for the Republican nomination to the Presidency (against FDR) and gave a speech on national affairs, replete with thought and humor. Who is he?
A. Marvin Shagam
B. JB Close
C. Fred Lamb
5. The Thacher School and Clan were intimately involved in which components of Ojai life: A. Ojai Valley News B. The Ojai Tennis Tournament C. Ojai’s Library D. Ojai Athletic Club (née Ojai Club)
2. What percentage of students participate in Community Service during their tenure at Thacher?
E. Ojai Brass Band
6. Famous Thacher alumni include all but one of the following. Who doesn’t belong?
A. Thornton Wilder
B. Howard Hughes
C. Oscar Wilde
D. Noah Wyle
3. This photo captures boys partaking of what Thacheresque activity? A. Penalizing an unruly Smut
C. Hunting for gophers
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Answers 1. Wendell Willkie; 2. 75%; 3. B; 4. C; 5. All; 6. C
B. Posthole digging