HHS May Trivia - Faculty Fun Facts Edition

Who must remove footwear on their right foot in order to drive?

• Mike Pollis

• Greg Bervinchak

• Nicole Heisey

• Mark Breneman

Answer explanation

From Mike: "I had a foot injury about 13 years ago with severe pain. I was diagnosed with tarsal tunnel and had surgery. My one remaining symptom: driving with a shoe on is excruciating! I can run, jump rope, etc., but not drive with a shoe!"

Note: The picture to the left is a school van where Pollis left a flip flop earlier this year! Photo credit: Lee Hawley

Who went by the nickname "Zug's Jugs" in high school?

• Kirsten Dissinger

• Logan Albaugh

• Josh Peacher

• Mike Diodato

Answer explanation

From Kirsten: "Leave it to Hawley to suggest this!! I was much thinner in high school but had quite an ample bosom. My maiden name was Zug...hence Zug's Jugs!!"

Note: Kirsten said it was okay to include this in the quiz 😂

Which faculty member is a twin?

• Mel Minnich

• Jeff Brenneman

• Sara Sweitzer

• Kim Romero

Answer explanation

From Mel: "I have a twin sister named Michelle. We are fraternal as she looks like my dad, and I look like my mom. Fun fact - My mom did not know she was having twins until she had us!"

Who was a bouncer at "The Deck"?

• Bill Brossman

• Mo Gambler

• Rob Bentley

• Joe Nichisti

Answer explanation

From Bill: "The Deck is the outside bar of the Dutch Maid Motel in Ephrata owned and operated by my aunt and uncle, Dorris and Jim Minnich. Coincidentally, Jim’s brother Doug Minnich was principal of HHS from 1984-1998. I served as a Bouncer/Bar Back in the summers from age 19-26. Other distinguished HSD employees that also were affiliated with The Deck include: Mel Minnich, Lee Hawley, and Jen Axe."

Which faculty members were high school sports rivals?

• Mark Snitzer/Lee Hawley

• Roxannah Hunter/Emily Smith

• Pam Westbrook/Terry Newman

• Renee Dissinger/Debby Walburn

Answer explanation

Snitz and Hawley played soccer against one another! Snitz for the Blue Ridge Raiders and Hawley for the Montrose Meteors. NEPA pride!

Who made a literal last minute decision to attend Game 5 of the NL Championship Series?

• Adam Hinde

• Steve Lied

• Mike Pollis

• Casey Douglas

Answer explanation

From Adam: "The Phillies were one win away from the World Series. After days of denying interest in going, I decided to make the trip to Philly. I ended up buying a ticket on the way to the game, and got to see them win the pennant!"

Who was given the family nickname "Juggy"?

• Justin Snook

• Win Heisey

• Tyler Wilczek

• Zahid Virmani

Answer explanation

From Snook: "I was a chunker growing up. My parents would call me Jug, or Juggy, to get me giggling."

Who has been named the Lititz Queen of Candles?

• Roxannah Hunter

• Lauren Morgan

• Jamie Berryhill

• Beth Barilla

Answer explanation

The Queen of Candles Pageant is arranged by the Lititz Woman’s Club. Twelve Warwick High School seniors are selected by their classmates through a secret ballot. The individual who receives the most votes serves as the Queen. Roxannah was the 2003 Queen. From the LNP article on the event in 2003: "I take it as such an honor. Ever since kindergarten I respected the girls and I hoped, I too, would be in the pageant,'' said Hunter, who wore a sparkling sky-blue dress.

Who is a rugby coach in their spare time?

• Aaron Davis

• Andy Wise

• Kathy Buckwalter

• Patrick Conrad

Answer explanation

From Aaron: "I started as an assistant coach for the Knightmare U-19 boy’s rugby team during the spring 2020 season. Unfortunately, my first season with the team was cut short. Currently, the club has players from all over Lancaster and York Counties. HHS has 31 students on the team roster and the team is always looking for new players."

Who has earned four degrees from Millersville University?

• Dan Herr

• Nile Wilson

• Jason Mackey

• Amy Edwards

Answer explanation

Dan first earned his BSE in 2006. From there, he earned a Master of Education in Mathematics in 2010. He then earned his second Master of Education in Leadership for Teaching & Learning in 2017. And in 2022, he completed the trifecta and earned his third Master of Education in Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching.

Living the Millersville dream!