The South Philly Review’s 2011 Year in Review contest ended Monday with multiple entrants answering all 15 questions correctly. A random drawing of the knowledgeable participants led to the selection of Victoria Valania of the 200 block of Morris Street as the winner of a $50 gift certificate to the advertiser of her choice, Victor Piccione of the 2300 block of South Woodstock Street as the $75 victor and Anthony Swanson of the 2700 block of Porter Street as the $100 champion. The Review thanks all who entered. For all of the inquiring minds out there, here are the questions and correct responses.
1. Sister Mary Paula Beierschmitt wishes to have a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary under which of her titles? Our Lady of Guadalupe
2. Hockey star David Melaragni earned a spot on the Selects Hockey-Q Team, which allowed him to play in which European countries? Sweden and Latvia
3. City Council President Anna Verna announced her retirement in January. For how many years has she been a City employee? 60
4. Teacher Hope Moffiett nearly lost her job last school year for her opposition to the School District of Philadelphia’s plans, since enacted, to modify this school. Charles Y. Audenried Sr. High School
5. SEPTA conducted a pilot program through which it consolidated service on this route. 47
6. The Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School boys’ basketball team ran its undefeated streak against Catholic League foes to 50 with a last-second win against which school? St. Joseph’s Prep
7. Girard Academic Music Program teacher Amanda Bankert spent part of the summer giving instruction in this country. Uganda
8. The South Philadelphia High School robotics team competed in the national championships in this city. St. Louis
9. Teacher Elisabeth Raab tested her talents on this show. “Jeopardy!”
10. The Jacob and Esther Stiffel Senior Center closed in the summer after how many years of operation? 83
11. This lauded food figure helped to revive business at La Stanza Restaurant and Catering. Robert Irvine
12. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society helped this playground to build a garden with edible goodies. Chew
13. This school received a visit from retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Andrew Jackson
14. CHI Movement Center held dance lessons to improve the lives of patients battling this condition. Parkinson’s disease
15. Dr. Angelo Milicia retired as principal of the Girard Academic Music Program after how many years? 16
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