1. The document describes a scavenger hunt completed by Andrea Chernick, Haley Gottfried, Debbie Ma, and Alana Staskiewicz. It includes over 90 items collected from friends and family related to American history and culture from the 20th century. Some highlights include memories of major events like Woodstock, the Kennedy and Reagan assassinations, and 9/11. It also includes artifacts representing trends from different decades like records, toys, and fads. The scavenger hunt provided a unique look at American social history through personal accounts and memorabilia.

1. SCAVENGER HUNT
Andrea Chernick, Haley Gottfried, Debbie Ma, Alana
Staskiewicz

2. 1. A memento of the Cold War from a Cold
War Soldier: From: Alana’s Grandpa

3. 5. A memory from someone who actually
attended the Woodstock concert.
From: internet (Cheryl Morse)
When Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young opened their set with "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," she said the
energy in the crowd was intoxicating. And she can still picture folk musicians Arlo Guthrie and
Joan Baez performing in the rain Friday night.
"It was like being totally shut off from the rest of the world for three days, with nonstop music
by world-class musicians playing their hearts out… for our party," she said.
"Until [then], I had not thought about the outside world at all," Morse said. "That was when I
slowly began to comprehend the impact the gathering was having on the country."
Woodstock, Morse explained, "came at a pivotal point in history," when the Vietnam War and
subsequent anti-war movement were in full swing.

4. 6. 2 pictures of Hillsborough: then and now
From: Wall in the hallway outside of the
gym
The cafeteria in the high school has mainly remained the same
the past 7 years. However, the NAHS has been working on
repainting the poles.

5. 6. 2 pictures of Hillsborough: then and now
From: Wall in the hallway outside of the
gym
The gym in the high school is pretty much the same as it was
ten years ago, although there has been some construction
lately.

6. 7. Where somebody you know well was when he
or she first heard that President Kennedy had
been shot & a copy of the paper from the day
after he was assassinated.
From: Andrea’s Grandma “I was at work at Westinghouse when I heard that
JFK had been shot. When I heard the news I was
shocked and began to cry like everybody else. He
was a good president.” -Gma Chernick

7. 8. Original 1950-60s Record
From: Division Street
Music Shop

8. lived under a Communist nation, then
immigrated to the USA & their first
impressions of the USA. From: Debbie’s
mom
When did you move to the US? 1995
Why did you move to the US? I always wanted new challenges, and I
wanted to experience a new world. The wave of immigration to study
abroad from China just started, and a lot of young people tried to go
to other countries to study.
What was your first impression? I was so excited because everything
looked so new and different to me. I didn’t see many people on the
street during the day. The environment looked so clean and nice.

9. 13. Historical Site
From: Main Street in Somerville

10. 16. A personal memory from someone who
lived in a place without indoor plumbing.
From: Debbie’s mom
I lived with my grandparents in a small village when I was
little. There was no plumbing in the village. We had to use
water from the river behind the village for our daily needs.
We went to a public bathroom outside of the house during
the day and used a pot during the night. We had to boil
water to take a hot bath at home.

11. 21. A home remedy actually used before
1940.
From: Debbie’s grandma
Panax pseudo-ginseng was used to help heal wounds. It stops
bleeding, bruising, and pain. You would use a mortar and
pestle to grind it up into a paste and apply to the affected
area.

12. 22. A typical dinner menu from the 1930’s,
1950’s. & 1970’s
From: internet
1930’
s
1970’
s
1950’

13. 25. Opinions on the internet (20s,40s,60s,
80s yrs) From: Penn Johnson (random guy
from Dragonfly Café)

14. 25. Opinions on the internet
(20s,40s,60s,80s yrs)
From: Alana’s mom

15. 25. Opinions on the internet (20s,40s,60s,
80s yrs) From: Fran Haimowitz (Alana’s
next door neighbor)

16. 25. Opinions on the internet (20s,40s,60s,
80s yrs) From: Debbie’s Grandpa
I do not have an opinion on the internet because I do not use
the computer. It is too confusing and the technology is too
advanced. It’s not necessary because I can get news from the
radio, newspapers, and TV.

17. 30. Where somebody you know well was
when he or she first heard that President
Reagan had been shot.
From: Dr. Hoppe
I was in Baltimore at Hopkins. I probably heard about it while
I was in the lab by word of mouth or over the news/radio. It
was downplayed at first, but we learned hours later how
serious it actually was. It became very obvious. And then we
learned his chief of staff had been critically wounded. The
American people felt violated. People thought it was a
conspiracy.

18. 31. An original 8 track album of a
famous group from the 1970’s or the
1980’s.
From-Andrea’s Grandmom

19. 33. A memory from someone who knows
who Ralph Nader is, and what his impact
was on the USA during the 1970’s and
1980’s. From: Dr. Hoppe
From: Dr. Hoppe
I think he had a huge impact because he was advocating
fighting for things, for everybody in the consumer area. He
ran for president a couple of times based on his reputation
for honesty and caring. I respected what he said. I read what
he said. He advocated for all sorts of things: food, cars, the
environment. He had some pretty powerful enemies in
industry.

20. 34. The report card or class schedule of
a high school student between in the
1970’s or 1980’s.
From: Debbie’s aunt from China

21. 41. A memento of the Persian Gulf War
From: Wiltrud EristaviFlag that was flown aboard Camp Patriot on Kuwait Naval Base

22. 46. A personal account of someone who was in
NYC on 9/11 From: Steven Kimmel
● I worked 2 blocks away from the World Trade Center
● When the plane hit the first tower we didn’t hear anything
● I looked out the window at around 8:50 am and saw paper and debris
coming down as if there was a parade going on
● I wondered how a plane managed to crash into the tower because it
was such a clear day
● People in my building were panicking and running down the stairs
● The sky was pitch black and debris started leaking into the building
● People brought down buckets and rags, and we put wet rags over our
faces
● We walked down to the East river at around 12:00 and people were
bringing their boats from lower Manhattan to NY

23. 47. Cassette tapes 1980-90s
From: Andrea’s mom

24. 49. Interview of someone who does not
have a television
From: Ms. Steuber in attendance

25. 50. A yearbook from the year your mom or
dad graduated from high school (with their
photo).
From: Alana’s Mom

26. 54. A polaroid camera that still takes instant
pictures.
From: Amanda Comeau

27. 56. NJ Plate pre-1950
From:Elysium Antiques

28. Lunchbox
From: Somerville Center
Antiques

29. 63. An account of when someone brought
home their first TV, their first VCR, and their
first DVD player. From: Debbie’s dad
TV - I bought my first TV 1985 in China. It was the brand Ying
Ge. It was in black and white, and it was only 12 inches. It
cost around 400 yuan.
VCR - We got our first VCR in 1991. It was the brand
Panasonic.
DVD Player - We got our first DVD player in 2002. It was a
karaoke machine that came with a DVD player. I think it was
$150. It was the brand Xing Ke. We bought it in China.

30. 66: Reaction to Oklahoma City Bombing.
From: Alana’s NanaThe video editor was acting strange so please excuse how choppy these videos are

31. 72. A toy from the 1960’s
indicative of America’s
fascination with space &
reaching the moon “before the
end of the decade,” as
Kennedy had promised.
From: Collette Eristavi

32. 73. The difference between Hollywood’s
original “Rat Pack” , the “Brat Pack” and the
“Frat Pack.”
From: Alana’s Dad
The video editor was acting strange so please excuse how choppy these videos are

33. 82. Lyrics to a 1960s song that had
meaning.
From: Alana’s Nana

34. 83. 1980s Fad (ft Gnome)
From: YESTERcade

35. 90. Where somebody you know well was when
he or she first heard that the Challenger
exploded in 1986.
From: Andrea’s Dad

36. 94. A photo of your great grandparents;
your grandparent’s & your parents’ first car.
(if they have had one)
From: Debbie’s dad

37. 80s
From: Somerville Center
Antiques

38. 98. An account of a person’s favorite
episode of the TV series “Seinfeld” and what
made it indicative of underlying American
values of the 1990’s.
From: Andrea’s mom

39. We hope you enjoyed this journey through
time!
-Andrea, Debbie, Haley, & Alana