BY SALOME KHORAVA
Senior days, like the one that occurred on October 12, provided a highlight for the fall of the students’ final year. The event featured great food choices, such as bagels and empanadas and a tone of fun activities, including a very intense kickball tournament.
According to senior class faculty advisor Nicole Czysz, the day was all about making the most of the seniors’ time here at OBHS. “Having these senior days is a way for us all to enjoy some final time together before we all graduate and go our separate ways,” Czysz explained. “These days help us to make some final lasting memories of high school.”
Students during senior day can take their time relax and enjoy the last minutes and times of high school, a lot of students appreciated and were thankful for having so much time to rest and spend with their friends. “I enjoyed having a relaxing day at school and playing kickball with friends,” said Ethan Hurvitz.
There were multiple activities available, such as spike ball, karaoke, a bounce house, rock climbing, and just relaxing, but the kickball tournament proved to be the most popular. Joseph Pacas said, “I enjoyed the kickball tournament the most because all my close friends were on my team and everyone else was so passionate about playing in the tournament.”
The tournament became very competitive, with two games taking place at all times out on Geick Field. “We needed teamwork to figure out each of our roles and cooperate to win some games,” said Hurvitz “We had to have good communication and be able to catch the ball when it came towards us.”
In the end, the Playmakers team won the trophy. “Everyone had a lot of energy and was into the game,” said Justin Herbstman, who heard there will be another Senior Day in the spring. “We are ready for the next one.”
Some more adventurous students tried the inflatable obstacle course. “I had to climb up a wall, almost like rock climbing, which was very tedious,” said Emma Glick. “I would try and knock my friends off so I could beat them, but I would just end up failing because it was too funny.”
Singing karaoke with friends in the TV Studio was another hit activity. “Singing karaoke with my best friends,” added Glick. “It was hilarious and something I will always remember.”
However the seniors chose to spend the day, they are sure to cherish the memories they made with their friends and classmates.
Anthony Barge rears back for a big kick when he gets his turn at the plate. 
Alexander Chan, Isa McMillan, Matthew Quizon, and Stephen Werner faceoff in the Spikeball Tournament. 
Zainab Soomro rolls a pitch to her opponent at the plate. 
In just his socks, Marcel Lata sends the ball skyward in the hope that it will clear the infield and get him on base. 
Allie Glick, Gabriela Chiofalo, Emma Glick, and Christina Chiofalo team up with fellow twins to sing a karaoke song in the TV Studio. 
Cassandra Blahota charges in on a ground ball to try to field it and get the runner out. 
Matthew Schlueter kicks the ball so hard that his sneaker flies off. 
Gianna Tuso rolls a pitch to the batter during one of the kickball tournament games. 
Christina Chiofalo struggles to keep her balance after getting hit by Emma Glick in a jousting match.
Posted on 11/22/22
Photos by Tim O’Neill
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