Roots

Titus Hwang

On Friday, February 27^th, with the sun shining and a refreshing breeze, the senior class hosted a friendly beach party to spend quality time with the freshmen. The senior class’ theme of ROOTS (Reaching Out Of The Sphere) encouraged them to engage in activities with the lower classmen. The cafeteria staff prepared a delicious meal of potato wedges, chicken, and watermelon. Despite the bit of awkwardness in the beginning, the senior class slowly started to get to know the freshmen a little better.

Along with ample amounts of food, seniors had other opportunities to engage with the freshmen class. There were various beach various activities, including soccer, frisbee, and volleyball. Both classes got closer while participating in these activities. Others sat on the beach and enjoyed the gorgeous sunset along with the lovely music.

“The day was perfect for a beach party. We even had a BONFIRE!” said Sheng Ting Yang (12) with excitement.

Everyone enjoyed each moment, and, as the time passed, each student had time to bond with each other, especially during the main game that was prepared. The objective was to cross the “river” while carrying a plastic bag without touching the ground. Class representatives divided up the teams randomly between both classes.  Endless laughter and screams added extra enjoyment during the game.

Once all activities were done, students gathered near the bonfire, sharing stories of the excitement of the day. The event was a great success. After the beach party, everyone had great memories to appreciate the other class. The seniors left behind a legacy with the freshmen class before departing to another place.