Machan History

William T. Machan School first served students in which year?

• 1998

• 2000

• 1945

• 1956

Answer explanation

1945! World War II was over and the baby boom was beginning. A perfect time to build a school!

Our mascots first name is? (4 Letters)

Answer explanation

Bill the Mountain Lion! Get it William/Bill?

William T. Machan School was originally called what?

• Virginia Ave. School

• Creighton School #2

• William T. Machan School

• Horse Leg School

Answer explanation

Creighton School #2- Well, the name does fit the description...Not the most original, but hey, it was the 1940's.

William T. Machan was?

• A war veteran

• Principal of Creighton School

• A super cool guy

• An early owner of the "horseless carriage"

Answer explanation

All of them! He was a multi-facited human being!

Mr. Machan was a proponent of which technological advancement in education in the 1920's?

• Use of visuals/movies

• Use of calculators

• Use of computers

• Use of Apple Classroom

Answer explanation

First person in AZ to bring "moving pictures" into the classroom! Mr. Machan: The world's first techie????

The Creighton School district is how old?

• 44 years old

• 5 years old

• 141 years old

• 223 years old

Answer explanation

141 years ago- We're gonna party like it's 1884...

When Mr. Machan walked across campus, what would you most likely notice?

• Him, dressed to the nines.

• Him riding a motorized scooter.

• Children running from him, scared they would get in trouble.

• Children holding his hands and coat tails.

Answer explanation

Dressed to the nines and kids pulling on his coat tails. It was a good workout, I'm sure.

Mr. Machan was a veteran of which major conflict?

• Gulf War

• World War II

• Vietnam War

• World War I

Answer explanation

WWI- He would of told you that it was The Great War.

In the past, students at Machan have been known to wear which fashionable accessory?

• Berets

• Capes

• Muscle Shirts

• Bucket Hats

Answer explanation

Capes! With a concerted effort, we can bring this style back! Who's with me?

Mr. Machan's burial site is adorned with what color wild flowers?

• Red

• Blue with green specks

• Yellowish Gold

• Purple

Answer explanation

Purple and Gold flowers- Just like our school colors!