BY KATELYN BUCHALTER
Editor in Chief
Knights Out, a revivial of an old event called the Lock In, took place on February 16 for the first time in almost a decade. The event hosted several attractions that contributed to a successful fun-filled night, with over 350 tickets sold and 35 staff volunteers.
The event offered various activities for students, including laser tag, karaoke, school band performances, a comedy show, and more. “I really enjoyed the bull ride and the music, but I have to say my favorite was playing video games in the learning center,” expressed junior Kayla Hennessey.
Knights Out hosted several laser tag matches in the back gym. “Laser tag was fun. The inflatables and actual laser tag gear made it seem like I was at IPLAY America,” said freshman Max Towell.
Along with hands-on activities- comedian Tom Durin hosted a comedy show in the auditorium. “I had such a fun time with the comedy show,” added senior Samuel Tropea. “Everyone was so into it, and the tricks were good and funny!”
Even with a guest comedy show, Knights Out wouldn’t be complete without student performances. Two student bands performed at the event, including the well-known band Apocalypse and a brand-new freshmen band, Sooner or Later. “We practiced together after we came up with some songs to play. We already knew how to play most of the songs that we did though,” explained junior Nathan Pitts, who plays lead guitar and sings for Apocalypse.
Knights Out hosted Apocalypse’s final school performance as a band. “It was overall a great experience, and we had a lot of fun,” said Pitts. “We were just happy to end it on a positive note and to have fun in the process.”
The student senate largely organized the event preparations with help from staff volunteers and organizers. “It took senate many meetings, and so much convincing to make this event happen,” voiced Jordan Rosenthal. “Mrs. Obdyke and Mrs. Borriello put so much time and trust into us, and it felt good seeing this event work out.”
Board members offered a list of activities to offer at the event, but it remained the student’s job to choose the ones which would generate the most interest. “Since it wasn’t part of the high school for about a decade, it took a while to understand what we wanted and wanted to eliminate,” said Janvee Patel. “We had a student senate meeting asking all of the senators if they had any ideas about the activities that we could add or remove.”
Knights Out did not originally begin as a fundraiser. However, with generous donations from the PTSA, OBEA, PBA the Elks, and the Knights of Columbus, the event made partial profits that can fund future events. Knights Out proved a success and students can hopefully look forward to the return of the event in the following years.
Posted on 3/6/24
Photos by Katelyn Buchalter
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