 1995 was a momentous year - it's when RiverQuest first got underway with school students aboard a vessel. Back then, RQ was Pittsburgh Voyager, and the boat itself was Voyager. Where were YOU in 1995? Here's our 1995 Quiz, just for fun. Answers next time!
Which event did NOT occur in 1995?
a. USPS raises the price of a first-class stamp to $0.22
b. O. J. Simpson trial televised live from Los Angeles
c. Murrow Federal Office Building in Oklahoma City bombed
d. Forest Gump receives the Academy Award for Best Picture
Which 1995 economic factoid is WAY OFF?
a. A dozen eggs cost about $0.90 in the US
b. One gallon of unleaded gasoline cost about $2.20 in the US
c. Dow-Jones average hits record high at over 5,000
d. Average cost for a loaf of bread was about $2.00 in the US
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This July, RiverQuest marks the beginning of its 15th year of sailing to serve schools and the public out on the rivers of Pittsburgh. In the past decade-and-a-half, RiverQuest has welcomed more than 68,000 school students aboard, representing over 260 school buildings in 68 school districts. Tens of thousands more have participated in group and public programs on board, and in RQ activities at community events.
This month, Citizens Bank presented RiverQuest their "Champions in Action" award, in conjunction with WPXI and Pittsburgh Cares. The award includes a $25,000 contribution from Citizens Bank Foundation, public service announcements from WPXI, and volunteer support from both. 
Catch up with RiverQuest and 
The Waterways Association of Pittsburgh has announced the visit of Landing Ship Tank (LST) 325, set for early September 2010.
