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dgewood Challenge
Story by Kaitlyn Sollberger Photos by Rhiannon Drysdale, Shannon Reid, and Kaitlyn Sollberger
thing more fun and got us all in good spirits to win the challenges.”
Their efforts were clear on the field in how they stacked up against their competition and supported their teammates.
involvement in all aspects of school spirit events, this tribe showed a huge amount of the school spirit. But this tribe not only showed their spirit in the competition, they also showed it in the classroom, which made them better prepared for when they got to the field. The creators of the Finer Things Club and Exotic Food Fridays, a weekly food extravaganza that celebrates global foods and old childhood favorites, this tribe hoped that the close friendships that they had forged off of the field would help them secure victory.
“It gave us an opportunity to get to know each other better and forget about the stresses of other classes. I think it helped us in the Edgewood Challenge because our tribe had grown to have good chemistry because we knew each other pretty well and we were used to working and talking together as a team,” said Macy Craft, 11. This tribe showed nothing less than undeniable school spirit when working together as one.
Ms. Horton’s Tribe
With knowledge on their side, Ms. Horton’s Tribe used this asset to propel themselves into a tie at Second Place for the Junior class. This tribe did not mess around when it came to the events, especially the Brain Bowl. Their shouts and smiles presented a very obvious amount of spirit, one that was just barely rivaled by the other tribes. But it wasn’t just the excitement for the Challenge that gave them unsurmounted enthusiasm, it was a member of their own tribe. “Krishna definitely fed the spirit to all of my tribe mates and he is really encouraging,” said Caroline Zeek, 11, “He gets everyone pumped up”. Having spent nearly the whole year showcasing their spirit through participating in events to earn tribe points as well as wearing spirited clothing on Fridays, this tribe knew the Edgewood Challenge would be their moment to shine. Horton’s Tribe stood out amongst their competitors and showed a cosmic amount of school spirit.
Mrs. Hardy’s Tribe
With the head of Macbeth, red and black warrior paint,
Hardy’s tribe? Armed in the Edgewood Challenge with their chants of “Raw Power” and the continued
At the end of the day, the Seniors may have taken the win, but the event was one that was enjoyed by all. For nearly everyone in attendance, the Edgewood Challenge was full of laughs, friendly tribe rivalry, and school pride. While these tribes may have possessed some of the most spirit in the event, each tribe put forth an incredible amount of effort and passion that made this year’s competition one to remember.
and the Finer Things Club, who could it be but Mrs.
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