By Gwyn Reeves – Loveland, Colorado … The Olympic-style class scramble that arrived at Campion Academy was met with fanfare, athletes (also known as students) decked out in painted faces ready for competition, and lots of glitter.
Campion’s annual class scramble included the traditional competition of racing to see what Don Reeder, principal, had for odd items to retrieve. Other events included the classic drills of dead cow, air raid, and man-overboard in pursuit of class bragging rights. Making a class-scramble game debut was mattress surfing and Hot Wheels shuffleboard that tested the ability and determination of each class to win.
“Coming from Texas and being new at Campion, class scramble will be a memory I never forget,” Geraldy Marvel, Campion junior, exclaimed.
After all the chaos, the evening ended with seniors claiming victory over the juniors. “Class scramble is always an exciting time of the year where everyone loses their voice and classes bond over competitiveness and class spirit,” Kylie Wehling, Campion senior, said, reflecting on her final time participating in the event.
The following day, the competition began with the student association (SA) picnic and more competitive events for classes. The day was filled with classic events like tug-of-war, mini-bike races, and the bus push. The seniors continued their dominance, building from their win the night before.
“Often, with such a big class, it can be difficult to work together and win the events, but this year the class of 2022 was able to pull through with a win,” Wehling reflected. “I’m extremely proud of us and can’t wait to see what this year has in store!”
After the competitions wound down, students relaxed while a kickball slip-and-slide was assembled. After more than a few “test runs” by SA officers, the rest of the student body joined in. It no longer mattered what class students were in, just who could get past the third basemen. By the end of the day, relationships had been renewed, and new ones formed.
To view a student-produced video recapping the events please click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7p19p1v4sI
–Gwyn Reeves is a senior at Campion Academy; photos by Jill Harlow
