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THE 200th ANNIVERSARY WILLIAMSIANA BONUS!!!

Spills! Chills! Thrills! More Fun Than an Exam!

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Buildings and Grounds

In this increasingly cluttered campus, it is of great importance that everyone know not only their way from point A to point B, but the significance of both A & B. In this light, we ask you about some of our more well-known buildings...

  1. In the spring of 1991, what two public locations were used to protest the new Williams comprehensive cost?

  2. What are Whittney Stoddard's two big complaints about Griffin?

  3. List where the college is considering placing the new science library.

  4. Which Presidents don't have buildings named for them, and why?

  5. Name the present building which used to be:

    1. Kappa Delta Epsilon:

    2. Psi Upsilon:

    3. Phi Delta Theta:

    4. Chi Psi:

    5. Kappa Alpha:

    6. Delta Phi:

    7. Delta Psi:

  6. Why were the Frats disbanded?

  7. Why was the ice rink enclosed?

  8. Name all of the Williams buildings which have burned?

  9. Where was the Theatre department originally located?

  10. What awards did Williams win for Bernhard Music Center?

  11. When West was originally built, what ran through the middle of the first floor?

  12. In what campus building does a fire exit go through a bathroom?

  13. During 1994-1995, when the Freshman Quad is undergoing its much-needed overhaul, where will the freshman be housed?

  14. What will be special about the entries living in the Freshman Quad?

  15. Describe the wall murals in the "secret" sub-basement of the CDE:

  16. How much did West College cost when first built?

  17. How much did Prospect cost when built?

  18. Before plumbing was installed in the dorms, where did students have to go to get their water?

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Faculty

The Faculty is the life blood of any school, and at Williams we're very proud of what flows through this college's veins. Tell us a little something about the faculty here at Williams.

  1. In 1988, a Williams College Poli-Sci prof ran for State Representative. Who was he, what party did he represent, and how much of the vote did he get?

  2. Who was the first President of Williams College?

  3. Presently, who are:

    1. Dean of Students:

    2. Dean of the Faculty:

    3. Dean of Admissions:

    4. Vice President & Treasurer:

    5. Vice President for Development:

    6. President:

    7. Chairman of the Board of Trustees:

    8. Provost:

    9. Rabbi:

    10. Nutritionist:

  4. What member of the Williams Faculty use to work on Sesame Steet?

  5. Who were the Original Trustees of Williams College?

  6. Which Williams prof recently was named a Pulitzer Prize winner?

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Misc

Everything else. 'Nuff said.

  1. Why does the college sacrifice a watch every year at graduation?

  2. Years ago, the watch did not break, what did they do?

  3. What is the Haystack monument?

  4. Who is Dagmar Brubuski?

  5. What does CUPPS stand for in CUPPS cup?

  6. What are Williams' official school color(s)?

  7. Where is "Studio C"?

  8. What major piece of art equipment, found in most high schools, is not available on the Williams college campus?

  9. In the mid-80s, a large number of crosses were planted in Baxter lawn as a protest; what were they protesting?

  10. What kind of car are the new security cruisers?

  11. For how many years was the free school a free school (as required by Ephraim's will) before it changed into a college?

  12. What was firebombed in the late 80's?

  13. What "important" service did Williams stop providing for its students in 1982?

  14. In 1973, a major work of art was commissioned by Williams College. In 1983, the work was accidentally destroyed. What was it, and why was it destroyed?

  15. ln the late 70's, a number of paintings were discovered to be missing from the Williams College Art Museum. Where did they turn up?

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Alumni

The Alumni Association of Williams College is the oldest such organization in the world, a piece of information they don't let you forget. Besides giving lots of money & coming back for trivia, what have the Alums done?

  1. When was the 200th commencement?

  2. Which class will be the 200th graduating class?

  3. Why are the above two years different?

  4. What was James Garfield doing when he was shot?

  5. Why is Coke and not Pepsi served in the dining halls?

  6. What building on campus is named for someone who was expelled?

  7. Name all current state governors who are Williams Grads:

  8. What is special about one of the "legacies" (a child of an alum) in the class of 1997?

  9. Where does Williams rank nationally in terms of the percentage of alums who marry other alums?

  10. A Williams Alum offered to build Chandler Gymnasium, but was turned down. Who & why?

  11. Why does Fay Vincent limp?

OLD EPH HIMSELF

That's right, here's where we test your knowledge of Colonel Williams, who he was, and what he was. And you thought the other sections were obscure...

  1. How did Ephraim Williams make his money?

  2. What fort did Ephraim Williams command?

  3. Where are the remains of that fort located?

  4. When did Ephraim Williams die, and how? Who eventually won the battle?

  5. Before the Revolutionary War, the Williams clan controlled much of "Hapshire county"-- what is today Hampshire and Berkshire. What important positions did they hold?

  6. When Eph's Fort was attacked and destroyed by the French, where was Eph?

  7. To whom did Eph propose (and get rejected by) immediately before his fatal campaign?

WILLIAMSTOWN SURVIVAL I

Williamstown is pain; anyone who tells you otherwise is just trying to sell you something. A bit forced, but you get the idea. Show us you know how to survive the urban jungle known as Williamstown, MA.

  1. Give directions to the following from Baxter Hall:

    1. Stetson 301:

    2. Bronfman 100:

    3. Weston 201:

    4. Lawrence 241:

    5. Griffin 3:

    6. Physics 206:

    7. College Council Offices:

  2. What are the only 1-way streets in Williamstown (and college)?

  3. What is special about the garden in front of the Clark Art Museum?

  4. Provide the following info about posters in Pappa Charlie's:

    MovieMale LeadFemale LeadQuote
    Elvis
    Zorba The Greek
    Brighton Beach
    Hearts of the West

  5. Name 6 of the kinds of muffins available at Clarksburg?

  6. Where is the old Williams Inn?

  7. Original name of Williamstown?

  8. Original location of that settlement?

  9. Where is the Taconic Restaurant?

LOOKING STUFF UP

Given the rather short length of this Super bonus (smile), we figured we would make you work for some of the answers. Got your running shoes handy?

  1. Who is the tree between Geo and West dedicated to?

  2. When was the corner stone of Baxter laid?

  3. Of Fitch?

  4. Of Carter?

  5. Where is Smedley Terrace?

  6. Which authors are listed on the outside of Stetson?

  7. Describe what is required to "flume" in all 5 dining halls:

    1. Mission:

    2. Greylock:

    3. Baxter:

    4. Dodd:

    5. Driscoll:

  8. What is on the second floor of the Williamstown Public Library?

  9. What vintage is the 200th anniversary wine, and where is it bottled?

  10. Give the full name of the North Adams Airport:

  11. Where are there free standing sculptures on campus?

  12. What (exactly) are the Red & Yellow drinks served in the dining halls?

ART 100

Show us your artistic talents. Please sketch and label the mountains in a pan-o-rama around Williamstown. If you can't see them now, don't worry. They'll be clearly visible in the dawn light around 7:00 or so.

THE OFFICIAL STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Massacusetts is a varied and interesting place. Luckily, we have a state government who truly cares, who is interested in us. Please tell us what they have decided is the official Massachusetts........

  1. Flower:

  2. Tree:

  3. Bird:

  4. Beverage:

  5. Horse:

  6. Insect:

  7. Fish:

  8. Dog:

  9. Gem:

  10. Marine mammal:

  11. Fossil:

  12. Mineral:

  13. Rock:

    1. Historical rock:

    2. Explorer rock:

    3. Monument stone:

  14. Heroine:

  15. Muffin:

  16. Shell:

  17. Cat:

  18. Resident Nickname:

  19. Game Bird:

  20. Folk dance:

  21. Soil:

  22. Song:

  23. Folk song:

  24. Poem:

  25. Ceremonial march:

  26. Patriotic song:

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING AT?

With this bonus there was an envelope of photographs. Please tell us where each photo was taken. The numbers are on the photographs.

(9 photographs were handed out.)

ESSENTIAL WILLIAMS TRIVIA II: The Berkshire Mall

We hope you remembered to pick up the mall brochure sitting next to this bonus. You didn't? Better grab it now. And while you are at it, feel the superior production standards: the clear printing, the nice graphics, fine paper... Ahem.

Originally, we were just going to give you a blank copy of the map and have you fill it all in, but that seemed a little much.

Anyway, instead, we'd like to know the names of the stores at these locations:

  1. A102

  2. B109

  3. B110

  4. B116

  5. C102

  6. C117

  7. C112

  8. C122

  9. D121

  10. D118

  11. F104

  12. F107

  13. K4

And the locations of these stores:

  1. Bavarian Pretzel

  2. Original Cookie Co.

  3. All For a Dollar

  4. Kay-Bee

  5. Radio Shack

  6. Blue Angels

  7. Hero Headquarters

  8. Foot Locker

  9. Record Town

  10. Mall Offices

  11. Things Remembered

  12. Designs (by Levis)

  13. Liberty Travel

(Note to all alumni: The rest of this bonus is skewed towards you, so stop whining. And just think: you can use this map as a handy guide when you visit. Who says we aren't providing you with multiple use entertainment?)