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First, thanks to Bev Schorre for the guest trivia question!

Former Rice Trustee Oveta Culp Hobby (1967-75) was the first Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (1953-55). (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

Guest Trivia Question:
Name the former Rice Trustee who was the first Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.  Email your answer here. 

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2003 Rice National Champion Paul Janish is the former member of the Rice baseball staff who currently serves as Director of Player Development in the Chicago White Sox front office.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

Yesterday, the Astros and White Sox began play in the best 2-of-3 AL Wild Card Series in Houston.

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Name the former member of the Rice baseball staff who is a current member of the Chicago White Sox front office.  Email your answer here. 

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Brooke Rollins (Texas A&M, ’94) is a member of the Cabinet of the United States. She is Security of Agriculture.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst, Guy Rollins and Mike Ross! 

Last night, the #16 Aggie volleyball team swept the Owls, 3-0.

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Name a member of the Cabinet of the United States who is a Texas A&M alum.  Email your answer here.  

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Former Rice football players James Casey (Tight Ends/Run Game Coordinator) and Justin Hill (Running Backs) are on the coaching staff of the Cincinnati Bengals.  In 2011, James graduated from Rice with a quadruple major (Economics, Business, Managerial Studies, Sport Management).  Also, in 2011, Justin graduated from Rice with a major in Sociology. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

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Name two Rice alumni who are on the coaching staff of the Cincinnati Bengals.  One point for each.  Email your answer here.  

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Kathy Bates (SMU ‘69) was the first woman to win the Best Actress Oscar in a horror/thriller for her role in Misery (1990), per her IMDb biography.  Tomorrow, the #5 Mustang volleyball team hosts the Owls in Dallas.  (Thanks, Chris Kohlhorst and Mike Ross!)

Trivia Question:
Name the first woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for a performance in a horror/thriller.  Email your answer here.