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By Madison Abrams

This past Friday, Dalat high school students received a break from school and were able to participate in Eagle Games. Eagle Games is a day of fun, interactive events and activities that encourages bonding and cooperation between our high school students. This has been an annual tradition for many years. Now, our seniors are able to lead and interact with their underclassmen and an opportunity to promote bonding between the grades. 

The way Eagle Games works is that all high school students are randomly split up into one of four groups, known as “Houses.” The blue house, known as Wave, the yellow house, Bolt; the green house, Quake; and the red house, Blaze. Each house splits off into smaller teams that represent their respective houses in exciting, challenging, and creative head-to-head games, competing against the other teams to earn points for their house. In addition to representing their houses in the activities, students also embraced team spirit by wearing accessories, face paint, and appropriate apparel that demonstrated their loyalty and patriotic spirit. 

“Leading was definitely a struggle, but I think that me and my team managed to get closer throughout the day, and we played well and did our best together,” said Andy Tan (12). 

This year, Eagle Games started off as a grey, rainy day, but it wasn't enough to ruin Dalat spirits. The students embraced the wetness and made the best out of the unfortunate circumstances, creating unforgettable memories. As the day progressed, the sun began to shine. Students embarked on an array of activities such as relays, leaky pipe, dodgeball, charades, captain chicken, buckets, hole trap, and blindfolded obstacles.

When all the activities came to an end, all students gathered in the outdoor basketball court, waiting for the announcement of which of them would be victorious. Mr. Van announced that “this is the closest Eagles Games Dalat has ever had.” A drumroll echoed as all students waited in nail-biting suspense. With Blaze taking 4th, Bolt taking 3rd, and Quake taking 2nd, that left 1st place to Wave!! The members of the wave house erupted and cheered as they waved their flag in victory. The seniors celebrated their third win of their high school years. 

Micah Pickett (12) says, “I was so surprised, but very pumped to win my last year of Eagle games. Let's go Wave!”

Overall this year's Eagle Games was full of exciting moments, leadership, and laughter. Although the day started off gloomy, it ended with sunshine and great spirits from all. Great thanks and congratulations to all students and staff that participated and contributed to another great Eagle Games for Dalat.

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