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Eagle Games and Wave wins again!

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By Ellie Park

In an impressive show of sportsmanship and team spirit, the annual Eagle Games at Dalat International School brought together high schoolers in fierce competition. Team Wave emerged as the champion, claiming the title, while Blaze, Bolt, and Quake fought fiercely, showing their determination throughout the event.

At Dalat, high school students are divided into four houses—Bolt, Blaze, Wave, and Quake—which compete against each other in various games. Despite the Eagle Games beginning on a rainy morning, the atmosphere on campus was electric with enthusiasm. Each house, represented by a distinct color, added vibrant energy to the event. Blaze showcased red, Bolt burst with yellow, Quake splashed green across the grounds, and Wave unveiled blue, as participants proudly displayed their team colors.

The houses rallied behind their unique chants: Blaze shouted, "You’re cooked! You’re cooked!" Bolt cheered, "Oh it’s cold in here! There must be some bolts in the atmosphere!" Quake roared, "Do you hear the rumble? Quake Quake Quake!" However, none could overpower the winning team Wave, who echoed, "Who lives in the pineapple under the sea? Wave Wave Wave!"

Eagle Games featured a variety of thrilling challenges such as dodgeball, charades, captain chicken, relay races, and holes in a pipe, with all four houses passionately competing in each event. After the games concluded, everyone gathered on the open basketball court for the final moment they had eagerly awaited: the announcement of the Eagle Games winner. With the students pounding the gym floor for drum rolls, silence fell as Mr. Van, the Eagle Games coordinator, stepped forward to reveal the champion: Wave!

Wave's determination secured their victory, and the gym erupted into a wave of celebration as team members rose and cheered in unison. While the other houses clapped in respect—perhaps with a hint of envy—the court was filled with the spirit of sportsmanship. The Eagle Games 2024 provided a valuable opportunity for students to build teamwork, form new friendships, display their athletic skills, and create lasting memories. 

Elijah Peh, a leader for Blaze, quoted, “The Eagle games was a fantastic team building experience, allowing me to feel the exhilaration of winning as a team in the various games we played that day.” 

Students are eagerly looking forward to next year's games, excited for the competition as the spirit of Blaze, Wave, Bolt, and Quake comes alive once again.

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