Dr. Adams

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  1. 4. While on set, Tyler Perry grabbed Dr. Adams hand, and asked….what is your _____?
  2. 5. What is the last name of the Optometrist that Dr. Adams did a twice commissioned tribute to? HINT: He was on faculty at UAB School of Optometry and a graduate of Indiana School of Optometry
  3. 8. Dr. Adams met another highly esteemed African American Optometrist, Dr. Edwin _____________, while attended the Indiana School of Optometry? HINT: This person will be a keynote speaker during the JAIEECOH Conference. He also shares the same last name with the Thurgood “M” the first African American Supreme Court Justice
  4. 11. Dr. Carol _____________ and Dr. Adams met years ago while serving at More Than Conquerors Faith Church. Dr. “J” is not only a dear friend and travel buddy; but more importantly, she serves as one of Dr. Adams closest confidents and prayer warriors. HINT: Both she and the famous Los Angeles Lakers retired basketball player Earvin Magic “J” share the last name
  5. 12. Dr. Adams attended and graduated from John _______High School? HINT: Catholic School currently located off Lakeshore in Homewood Alabama
  6. 13. Dr. Adams absolutely loves to _________, she is truly gifted in this area. HINT: Primary skill needed to be an author….
  7. 15. In 198__, Dr. Adams strategically moved Adams Eye Care into the Historic Civil Rights District of Birmingham Alabama HINT: This number follows 8…
  8. 17. Coincidentally, Dr. Adams very 1st patient Mrs. Name ________, was also her first-grade teacher?
  9. 18. Dr. Adams loves the arts, particularly writing and acting. She achieved a lifelong dream after being cast into one of Tyler Perry’s hit movies; Madea’s Family Reunion! Do you know what scene she can be found in?
  10. 19. Dr. Adams absolutely loves to _____________? HINT: Passport may be required….
  11. 21. Dr. Adams mentee Dr. Gerald __________, UAB Director - Student Affairs; affectionately refers to her as “Birmingham’s Tap Root Optometrist”
  12. 22. Dr. Adams is a faithful member of More Than Conquerors Faith Church, where Steve ________ is the Senior Pastor HINT: Color of grass AND color of the blouse Dr. Adams wore in Madea’s Family Reunion?
  13. 28. What is the last name of the Optometrist who extern with Dr. Adams and his daughter shadowed Dr. Adams, and is now in Optometry School?
  14. 30. Dr. Adams is a member of what sorority? HINT: Affiliation with this sorority just may be the reason why Dr. Adams favorite color is red!
  15. 31. In 1980, optometry graduates were required to do an externship under a licensed Optometrist before being awarded their license. Unfortunately, due to racial tensions, this posed a serious barrier to entry as white optometrist were unwilling to train African American Optometrist. Fortunately, Dr. Ollie _________, Optometrist in Mobile Alabama, allowed both Dr. Juanakee Adams and Dr. Colleen Dent to do their externship under him.
  16. 32. What is the name of Dr. Adams aunt that raised her?
  17. 33. ___________ Collins played in the band & graduated from John Carol High School with Dr. Adams AND currently serves as her publisher
  18. 35. Dr. Adams aunt that raised her, owned and operated a store across from this college? HINT: Only HBCU located in the City of Fairfield, Alabama
  19. 36. Dr. Colleen ________ is the 2nd African American Licensed Female Optometrist in the State of Alabama? HINT: Dr. Colleen ____________ currently practices at Adams Eye Care
  20. 37. What year did Dr. Adams graduate from High School? 197___? HINT: This is also the total number of books Dr. Adams is releasing during the 2020 Vision Explosion
  21. 39. Sherrell _____________ graduated with Dr. Adams from John Carroll High School AND more importantly, blessed Dr. Adams with a beautiful goddaughter named Arianne.
  22. 40. What is the name of the private Historically Black University located in New Orleans Louisiana founded in 1930 that Dr. Adams graduated from? HINT: The history of this institution actually dates back to 1869, as its founding predecessor institutions were Straight University and New Orleans University
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  1. 1. Dr. Adams played in the band while in high school. Can you guess what instrument she played? HINT: Bobbie Humphrey became the 1st African American female that plays this instrument who signed a recording deal.
  2. 2. What adventurous activity did Dr. Adams do in the air?
  3. 3. Attorney Cheryl _____________ currently serves as a JAIEECOH Board Member and is Dr. Adams lawyer.
  4. 5. What is Dr. Adams favorite seafood? HINT: This fish only swims upstream
  5. 6. Dr. C. Clayton ___________ is the founder of the National Optometric Association – a nationally recognized optometric organization comprised of black doctors
  6. 7. Dr. Adams favorite scripture is found in what book of the bible? HINT: This is also the 1st book of the New Testament
  7. 9. What was Dr. Adams original major? HINT: People tend to take these to capture special moments in life
  8. 10. Dr. Adams and two of her friends refer to themselves as the ______ Tribe! FREEBIE: The Yay Tribe!!!!
  9. 14. ________ Hamner currently serves as a JAIEECOH Board Member and has worked with Dr. Adams for nearly
  10. 16. Dr. Adams was raised by her aunt Mrs. Essie Rae Turner. What was Aunt Essie’s profession? HINT: Special students are often referred to as this profession ______pet.
  11. 20. Dr. Adams and Pastor Althea _________, is the Senior Pastor of Bridging the Gap Ministries. Pastor Long works tirelessly as the JAIEECOH Board Chair to help generate resources needed to execute Dr. Adams vision to bridge the gap between optometry professionals, health professions, students, and patients.
  12. 21. What is Dr. Adams favorite cake? HINT: This is one of the three flavors in a Neapolitan ice cream along with Vanilla and Chocolate
  13. 23. What is the name of the person who was in Optometry School with Dr. Adams and unofficially adopted her and added her to her four girls?
  14. 24. What city in Alabama did Dr. Adams do her externship for Alabama licensure? HINT: Each year thousands descend on this city on Alabama’s Gulf Coast to celebrate Mardi Gras
  15. 25. _______________”JJ” Johnson currently serves as a JAIEECOH Board Member, and previously served as the official Adams Eye Care Decorator and Banker.
  16. 26. What City did Dr. Adams serve as City Councilwoman? HINT: In the 80’s both she and Mayor Larry Langford were in office
  17. 27. Ms. Cynthia Daniels currently serves as a JAIEECOH Board Member and Adams Eye Care Finance Director. Mrs. Daniels and Dr. Adams are dear friends that have been knowing each other for a LONG time. Can you guess, how old were they when they met? HINT The answer is also the age Dr. Adams started the first grade…
  18. 29. What is the first name of the longest employee of Adams Eye Care?
  19. 34. How many times was Dr. Adams seen on screen during Madea’s Family Reunion?
  20. 36. What City was Dr. Adams born in? HINT: Birthplace of Motown AND is nicknamed, the “Motor City”
  21. 38. Dr. Adams loves to take? HINT: People tend to take these to capture special moments in life