Class Clash is a new spirit week introduced by Leadership with the addition of exciting and competitive games between grade levels. From Sept. 22 to 26, students competed with their grades to win various competitions hosted in the Performing Arts Center. Each day of the week, students showed up in spirited attire and cheered on peers as they fought to win contests.
“We thought that the spirit at M-A was very subpar, especially in comparison to private schools around us and even schools in our district,” junior Avery Williams, an organizer of Class Clash, said. “We wanted to use an idea that some other schools have used across the country, and we thought that it would be a great idea to unite our school and just have a fun thing to do at lunch.”
Monday: Colors
The week kicked off with a variety of colorful attire to show pride: freshmen wore black, sophomores sported white, juniors put on yellow, and seniors dressed in pink. Students had a chance to participate in pie-eating challenges and costume contests, and the winner earned a point for their grade.
“I wanted to set the tone for Class Clash. Everyone was kind of timid to do it, but I was excited to,” sophomore Jaime Parada, the winner of the pie-eating contest, said. “I think everyone should participate, there’s nothing to lose in having a bit of fun at school.”
Tuesday: Jobs
On Tuesday, Leadership kept the energy going with more interactive events like a one-minute bottle flipping challenge and a spelling bee. Freshmen dressed up as athletes, sophomores decked out in neon construction uniforms, juniors wore firefighter hats, and seniors showed up as policemen.
“I absolutely loved it. I feel like it was so much fun in the middle of my day, I was looking forward to it all day long,” freshman Addie Sanchez said.
Wednesday: Ages
By Wednesday, the competitive spirit had only intensified. Students participated in the daily scream and outfit battles, balloon-popping competitions, and a whisper challenge. They did so while being dressed up according to an age group: freshmen dressed up as babies, sophomores bedazzled themselves as teenagers, juniors arrived as adults, and seniors as elders.
“I think it actually brings the community together. And I think it’s a really fun week. I think it’s super fun to dress up as a freshman,” freshman Ava Olson said. “I love it. I love the rivalry, the good rivalry. I love the school spirit and seeing what everybody’s wearing that day, who dressed up, and it’s just great.”
Thursday: Alliances
On an eventful Thursday, students cheered on their grade during tortilla slap battles between the seniors and juniors and a nauseating Sprite-chugging challenge between the freshmen and sophomores. All grades were neck and neck in points as Friday rolled around, which made the last day the most exciting to look forward to.
“It was really fun and engaging for everyone even if you had no intention of participating, it drew such a large crowd who had so much fun watching,” sophomore Aiko Robinson said.
Friday: Decades
Students arrived in their assigned decade fashion as they huddled into the PAC, where Leadership organized guess-the-song and their spin on the popular video game Dress to Impress. Freshmen went all the way back to 2000s fashion as sophomores brought their neon outfits from the 80s, while the juniors wore flannel shirts and ripped jeans from the 90s. Seniors wore futuristic clothes from the 3000s, adding creativity to their style.
After a tie between the sophomores and juniors, they battled it out with a dance competition, ultimately leading to the juniors’ win.
“I saw more spirit in that PAC than I’ve ever seen at this school, or at least during school hours,” senior Quinn Robbins, an organizer from leadership, said.
Leadership is planning to continue this event again, with a possibility for one in the spring. The next Class Clash—whether it be in spring or next year—might be even more intense. “I think it’s a great bud for the future. It’s gonna lead to something like a good tradition,” Robbins said.
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