Always wanted to play hide and seek but couldn’t ever find the perfect spot to ensure your friends never find you? We decided to do the hard work for you and scout out the best places to camouflage. After hours of hard work, here are the eight solutions we’ve found.
Become the Mascot
Surely no one would ever find you if you hide next to…wait, what’s his name again? Does our mascot even have a name? It’s been 71 years! Anyway, hiding next to the bear is a masterstroke of stealth and strategy. Not only are you camouflaged by the towering, lifeless replica of your fuzzy alter ego, but you get the benefit of confusing anyone who walks by. The uncertainty alone will buy you precious moments, maybe even hours, of being undetected. Plus, if anyone does catch you, they’ll probably just assume you’re on mascot duty, because who would ever question the bear? It’s a foolproof plan.
E-Wing Garden
It’s no secret that nature is the easiest place to camouflage into the abyss. Luckily for you, we have our very own miniature forest at M-A! Nestled in the E-Wing, this oasis of tranquility serves as the perfect place to disappear, withdraw from society’s commotion, and reconnect with nature.
Dummies on the Football Field
If you can manage to crawl your way unseen to the football field, the red practice dummies provide an ideal spot to remain unnoticed throughout the school day. When you curl up under them, rendering yourself invisible, you are certain to enjoy the rest of your day in the fetal position. That is, until you find yourself right in the middle of football practice.
The Middle of the Green
Do you see her? I know I don’t. Oh, wait! Is that a green Zach Bryan hoodie? Oh me, oh my! Simply wear a fashionable green outfit and curl up into a ball to easily blend into the upperclassmen sacred brunch and lunch spot: the Green! If you want to go the extra mile, we recommend green face paint.
A-Wing Numbers Wall
Honor the nonexistent M-A class of 1951 when you blend into the concrete slab between the A-Wing and the PAC Café. As your friends run around in circles trying to find your hiding spot, you’ll be right under their noses. And don’t fret about posing as a nonexistent school year; nobody knows when M-A was founded anyway!
Underneath the Pool
Knock out two birds with one stone: easily win your game of hide and seek and get through hot afternoon weather by submerging yourself in a cool oasis, perfecting your cannonball technique. Relax in the calm, blue water of the swimming pool and imagine yourself lounging by the beach, drink in hand, on a tropical island. You’ll become unrecognizable as you relax underneath the ocean blue.
As a Campus Aide
Hiding in a golf cart and pretending to be a campus aide is truly the zenith of academic ingenuity! Nobody will suspect your presence as you don a reflective vest and wield a walkie-talkie like a seasoned professional. It’s a win-win: you’re sure to remain hidden forever, and the campus receives a mysterious, albeit highly entertaining, aide.
