WJC Trivia

When was William Jewell founded?

• 1990

• 1849

• 1899

• Our founding date remains unknown

How many United States presidents have spoke on Jewell's campus?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• None

Answer explanation

Former Presidents Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Jimmy Carter have all spoken at Jewell's Gano Chapel.

Which NFL team hosted training camp at Jewell?

• Atlanta Falcons

• Green Bay Packers

• Kansas City Chiefs

• Las Vegas Raiders

Answer explanation

Kansas City Chiefs trained at William Jewell College from 1963-1990

What NCAA division do William Jewell sports teams compete in?

• Division 1

• Division 2

• Division 3

• Jewell doesn't have collegiate sports teams

What are the three pillars that Jewell is known for?

• Critical Thinking

  Community

  Meaningful Lives

• Expertise

  Community

  Discovery

• Critical Thinking

  Passion

  Discipline

• Live

  Laugh

  Love

What is our mascot's name?

• Billy Bob

• Big Red Bird

• Billy J

How far is William Jewell from downtown Kansas City?

• 1 hour

• 25 mins

• 5 mins

Answer explanation

Only 15 miles from downtown KC, Jewell's location offers the charm and security of a small town, with all the big-city advantages!

You'll have access to major league sports, internship opportunities, and top-tier employers!

What is Jewell's average class size?

• 100

• 48

• 27

• 16

Answer explanation

16 students is the average class size, making it accessible to build meaningful relationships with both faculty and classmates!

Why is it awesome to be a Jewell Cardinal?

• We offer several stackable scholarships

• We are just outside of Kansas City Metro

• 99.4% job/graduate school placement rate within 6 mo

• All that was listed and MORE!