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Question
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Answer
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Who founded Roman?
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Thomas E. Cahill
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What year was Roman founded?
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1890
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What is Roman’s motto?
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Fides et Scientia
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What does the motto translate to?
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Faith and Knowledge
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What street is Roman located on?
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North Broad St / Vine St
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What are students of Roman called?
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Cahillites
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What are Roman’s colors?
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Purple and Gold
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When day mounts the east, what flag does he hold?
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He flings out his banner of purple and gold!
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What year was the founder born?
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1828
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What year did the founder die?
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1878
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What was the name of the founder’s wife?
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Sophia
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When did she die?
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1900
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What is the annex called?
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McSherry
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What is the other annex called?
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Howard Center
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How much was the main building purchased for in 1890?
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$70,000
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Who designed the main building?
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Edwin Forrest Durang
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Who was the first Rector?
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Nevin F. Fisher
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What is Roman’s less common nickname?
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Catholic High
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What year was the first entrance exam conducted?
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1899
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What is the name of Roman’s magazine?
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The Journal
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What was Roman’s first sports team?
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Baseball
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What is the name of Roman’s podcast?
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The Roman Arena
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What is Roman’s alumni association called?
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Cahill Club
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What attorney general graduated from Roman?
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James P. McGranery
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Who wrote the school anthem?
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Hugh T. Henry
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When was the anthem first sung?
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1908
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What is Roman’s female equivalent?
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Little Flower / Hallahan
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What destroyed Roman in an incredible calamity in 1959?
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Fire
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What year were the cafeteria and science labs instituted?
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1954
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What decade was the elevator added?
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1960s
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When was Roman almost shut down?
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1986
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Who was the first president of Roman?
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Francis W. Beach
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What notable football player graduated from Roman?
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Marvin Harrison
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What infamous movie censor graduated from Roman?
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Joseph I. Green
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What was the Black Box Theater in the Howard Center renamed to?
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Fuller Theater
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Who is the current president?
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John A. Prendergast
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