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Eagle Games: Rain Or Shine

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By Benjamin Yeoh

Last Thursday, 15 September, was the highly anticipated Eagle Games. Everyone excitedly showed up to school in their house-colored clothing, face paint, bandanas, and other accessories. The energy and enthusiasm throughout was palpable, not only because we got to skip classes but because we embraced the team spirit and did our best for our team.

It is fair to say that most people had high expectations for Eagle Games, as it is the annual event where the entire high school got together to have fun and let loose. 

The first half of the day went smoothly. Each group gathered on the basketball court in their respective groups and showed their unique team cheers. They made sure other groups could hear their loud, booming cheers before heading off to their respective stations for the games. 

But not long after, it started raining. Many people enjoyed running around in the rain, especially running around and sliding on the slippery upper-field grass. As Isaac Lee (11) said, “A highlight, despite being injured, was Captain Chicken. Although our team was battered up and we lost a few members, we still won. Despite being short and injured, I was able to help my team in other ways like catching the chicken.”

However, the light drizzles soon turned into pouring rain. All the outdoor activities had to be canceled or moved indoors. Our group was one of the lucky few to participate in all ten games. 

Our team, Banana Bolt, was able to win in a wide variety of games with the help of team leader Darryl Dwumfour (12) despite losing four other team members from injury.

Having to miss the most exciting outdoor games was disappointing for many. The groups that missed the outdoor games watched and cheered their team on in dodgeball, headbands, and other games. 

Even though there were unforeseen circumstances, this year’s Eagle Games still turned out to be a huge success. It was especially memorable for the seniors as it was the last Eagle Games for them. 

Nicole Khor (12) summed up the event by saying, “The last normal eagle games we had was back in 9th grade, so being able to end my high school career with a normal one was something super exciting to me. I’m glad I was able to get to know the underclassmen better and glad I could make cherishable memories together with my fellow seniors at our last Eagle Games.”

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