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Here We Go Again: Eagle Games 2017

By Anonymous
Louise Kim

The rain came drizzling down the morning of September 14, the day of the Eagle Games. With such a sudden change, Mr. Brewster and teachers in charge tried to devise new plans. Amidst the cool, wet air came doubts of whether or not the Eagles Games of 2017 would be successful.

Until just before school started, rain had fallen heavily; but as soon as the second bell rang, indicating the start of school, the rain stopped. By 8:30 a.m., most of the students had arrived at school with doubts but also hopes for a fun and competitive day.

The four teams of the Eagle Games, Wave, Blaze, Bolt, and Quake, separated to different corners of the outdoor basketball court; these teams determined where each student’s of allegiance would lie. In each color group, a Dalat staff member helped to get everyone into their own small groups and took attendance. The seniors, each being a team leader, also prepared to make their move in checking for their teammates and listening to special directions. Although some did not like the title of being the leader, most of the seniors took the role without complaint.

With teams set, all of the high school headed to Upper Field and got into buses directed to the Youth Park. Excited chatters could be heard in all the buses as they started to the park, while some prepared for the day with extra sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

Finally, at the destination, all four teams, Quake, Blaze, Bolt, and Wave, climbed up to the amphitheatre where brief instructions were given and the Eagle Games started. Everyone followed their leaders excitedly to their first event.

Through the course of the day, each team went through eight events in total and though there were some physical accidents, all enjoyed each other’s presence. With some new events added to the Eagle Games, students could enjoy old and new events, which made the Eagle Games more memorable and fun. Many enjoyed working together and bonding with new people throughout the day. “Eagle games was a fun opportunity to bond with underclassmen in a competitive environment. My team lost, but I was having the most fun when my team made mistakes,” said Aaron Tan (12).

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