GAME ON! HALLWAYS TURNED TO GAME BOARDS
From Candyland to Life, Clue, and Monopoly, the four grade levels transformed their hallways into board game-inspired masterpieces filled with creativity, school spirit, and a drive to outshine the other grades.
The annual hall-decorating competition was in full swing, with each class passionately reconstructing their space into displays of teamwork and imagination. The students worked tirelessly and excitedly to generate intricate details, build immersive designs, and bring their themes to life. Walking through the hallways, it was clear the hours spent perfecting and crafting each element to reflect the assigned board game.
A large “Monopoly” sign greeted visitors as the freshman path unfolded into scattered piles of money and an oversized game board.
“We’re hanging up pieces of money and have different properties along every door,” said freshman Connor Cusack.
Not only was their design bold and eye-catching, but the students themselves had infectious confidence in their hard work.
“We raised more money than any freshman class ever has. We have more capabilities than anyone else. We’re winning,” said Cusack.
Freshman Ady Ventura agreed, eager to see her diligence pay off.
“I think we’ll do great honestly. We’re putting so much effort in, so hopefully it turns out well,” said Ventura.
For students like Ventura, the experience wasn’t just about the decorating, it helped them connect with others, too.
“I like talking to people and it’s been really funny. It’s a fun environment,” she said.
The final product was vibrant and full of energy; with a recreation of the iconic Monopoly jail, and enlarged property cards hanging along the classroom doors, the hallway felt like a true version of the famous game. Being the very first time they took part in hall decorating, the freshmen’s high spirits proved they were more than ready to flourish in the competition.
The sophomore hallway bustled with energy as the students brought their theme of Clue to life with interactive decorations and meticulously crafted scenes.
“We’re going to do kind of like a scavenger hunt and everyone will have to guess and figure out who did what,” said sophomore Nick Wedge.
With crime scenes artistically recreated on the floors, and doors turned into different “rooms,” the hallway felt like stepping into a true mystery.
The sophomores shared a similar confidence to the freshmen and found joy in the overall process.
“I think we’re the best class without a doubt,” said Wedge. “[My favorite part] was putting the hands up on the walls and painting hands and stuff. I thought it was really fun.”
The sophomores produced a compelling display, with detailed crime scenes and rooms made to look like classic Clue settings. The hallway was certainly captivating, drawing visitors to engage with their exhibition and become part of the interactive experience, much like the board game itself.
The voice of Adele could be heard as a mannequin dressed in graduation attire stood amidst the decor of the junior hallway. The surroundings were filled with music and anticipation as the students enthusiastically brought their theme of The Game of Life to life.
“We’re working really hard even though we don’t have a lot of people. I think we’ll end up doing pretty good and it’ll come together,” said junior Lily Williams.
Despite the challenges that come with having a smaller group, the students were determined to follow through and perfect each detail to ensure their hallway stood out. They too appreciated the sense of community that came from hall decorating with one another.
“Getting together and playing music, hanging out, as one big grade– it’s so fun,” said junior McCarthy Daly.
Williams agreed, noting their sense of community and accomplishment.
“Everyone works together so well,” she said.
Their collaboration and positive energy made the junior hallway unique, as each student humbly contributed their creativity and dedication to the project.
The final result was filled with playful touches of a captivating timeline, featuring many of Masco’s offerings and courses. The twist on Masco’s signature experiences added to the immersion, serving to capture the essence of the school and taking a unique approach to recreating The Game of Life.
On the senior side of the hallway, color was prominent at every turn. The walls were lined with bright candies, while lively decorations hung from the ceilings to create a fantastical atmosphere.
“Our theme for this year is Candyland, and we’re using lots of colorful paper, markers, and decorations to make candy. We’re making some of the characters, we have gummy bears,” said senior Avery Davis.
The seniors were especially determined to make this year stand out. Despite past results, the energy and motivation they had this year were unlike all years prior.
“Honestly, all the other grades are looking really good. In the past three years, we’ve gotten third or fourth, so I don’t really know how we’ll [place], but we’re feeling hopeful this year because it’s our senior year,” said senior Maggie Bruker.
Davis concurred with Bruker, adamantly stating that they were more focused than ever on securing a top spot.
“We’re fully committed this year, the senior slump has not affected us,” she said.
This persistence seemed to have paid off as their Candyland-inspired design featured handmade candy props, colorful pathways, a decorative gingerbread house, and an array of giant candy canes, lollipops, and gummy bears that made the hallway feel like a real-life arrangement of the board game.
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