How well do you know Ozzie?

When is Ozzie's birthday?

• August 2, 2006

• April 2, 2006

• May 2, 2006

• July 2, 2006

Answer explanation

Although Ozzie was born in August, we waited until October to send out his birth announcement. He looked so cute in his monkey costume!

Who is Ozzie named after?

• Ozzy Osbourne

• Ozzie Smith

• Ozzie Guillen

• Ozzie Nelson

Answer explanation

Ozzie is named after Ozzie Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals, Adam's favorite team. Ozzie Cooper got the opportunity to meet Ozzie Smith and get his hat signed by him!

What preschool did Ozzie attend?

• ECFE

• McDonald Montessori

• Augustana Lutheran

• Dodge Nature Center Preschool

Answer explanation

Our friend Nikki, whom we are forever grateful for, offered to pick Ozzie up and drop him off at daycare every day so he could attend preschool. He went her daughter, Emerson, and Lily Sanchez, another friend's daughter. The three of them are still buds to this day. His cousin, Cruiz, was also in their class. This is his "All About Ozzie" assignment from that time!

In what school district did Ozzie attend K-7th grade?

• West St. Paul Schools

• Eagan Schools

• Inver Grove Heights Schools

• South St. Paul Schools

Answer explanation

Ozzie attended Lincoln Center Elementary for grades K-5 and SSP Secondary for grades 6-8 because we lived in SSP for 16 years. We moved to IGH in 2019, and the boys eventually started attending Dakota Hills and then Eagan High School.

Who quickly became Ozzie's best friend in kindergarten?

• Angelo Rodriguez

• Kai Strunk

• Mason Hoeger

• Vinnie Balsimo

Answer explanation

Kai Strunk quickly became Ozzie's best friend in kindergarten. Kai went home and told his parents he met a new kid named Ozzie Osbourne. They were never allowed to be in the same class after how chatty they were in kindergarten. See the attached note from Kai's report card!

Which sport/activity did Ozzie never offically take part in and only ever played for fun?

• box lacrosse

• volleyball

• Kung Fu

• soccer

Answer explanation

Everybody was Kung Fu fighting! Ha! Ozzie did have a short stint with Kung Fu and later box lacrosse, but those didn't stick. He also played soccer for a few summers, but quickly baseball, basketball, and football emerged as his true loves. He did, however, really enjoy playing volleyball at EHS and said it was his favorite class. Go figure!

Which position did Ozzie NOT play in baseball?

• pitcher

• catcher

• short stop

• right field

Answer explanation

Ozzie played 3rd base and shortstop, catcher, and pitcher. He eventually became a pitcher only, as that was his favorite position.

What was the highest number of strike outs Ozzie ever pitched?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

Answer explanation

On May 7, 2022, when Ozzie was a freshman, he pitched against Eastview and had 12 strikeouts. This was a career record for him!

Which position did Ozzie NOT play in football?

• inside linebacker

• outside linebacker

• running back

• quarterback

Answer explanation

Ozzie was a quarterback all through elementary school. When he started playing for Eagan, he continued to play QB through 10th grade, but he also started playing outside linebacker. In his senior season, he moved to inside linebacker.

After what grade did Ozzie stop playing basketball for Eagan High School?

• 9th

• 10th

• 11th

• 12th

Answer explanation

Ozzie stopped playing basketball for Eagan High School after 10th grade. However, he continued to play intramurals with all of his friends, which he found to be more fun, and he coached and played on the Unified team.