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Junior picnic proves short, sweet end to chaotic year By: Giselle Oldani '22

After a year filled with online schooling, alleged cheating, hours of mask-wearing, and dismal cafeteria food options, a picnic is exactly what the junior class needs. Although was definitely not prom, it was still a nice afternoon of music, games, and lounging. But, if there are any administrators reading this, please keep prom next time.

Photo by Giselle Oldani '22

From the second the clock turned to 12:15, the DJ started his shuffle of Spotify's Today's Top Hits playlist. However, there were a couple of throwbacks sprinkled in. "I just love when Despacito plays and I can finally show the whole grade how good I dance, " Maya Markus-malone '22 said.

Photo by Giselle Oldani '22

There were many games to play around the field including giant Connect Four, Spikeball and Kan Jam. The most action centered around Spikeball as some students would violently dive to the ground to get the ball. But, if there is anything Staples is good at, it's overwhelming competitiveness. These activities only contributed to the overall fun, carelessness, lively vibe of the picnic. "I think that everyone's super hyped up," Piper Cohen '22 said. "This is definitely the best darty of the season."

Photo by Giselle Oldani '22

Freshly grilled burgers were served for food along with a variety of toppings to choose from. Although this wasn't the Mr. Frosty's food truck that the seniors were graciously gifted, at least it wasn't pizza.

Many thought the picnic was a great bonding opportunity after online learning weakened relationships between classmates. "I think this picnic was a great way for the junior class to get together and for kids to talk with other kids who they normally wouldn't hang with outside of school." Nick Prior '22 said.

Photo by Giselle Oldani '22

All senior favoritism aside, the picnic turned out to be an enjoyable afternoon. You never know how much fun students can have when they are given the opportunity to freely bond with others rather than being forced into a room and having to answer very specific questions as a way to "connect". "It's just nice to be together and around because it's been so disruptive," Principal Stafford Thomas said. "But how many times have you had a chance like this to just hang out and relax and enjoy being a wrecker."