Assistant principal Michael Westfall crouched, intensely eyeing senior Greyson Rubin who glared back at him through the volleyball net. The first ball was served, and the band roared as the student-faculty volleyball game began.
Hoping to raise money for class activities like prom, the senior class proposed holding a two-set volleyball game between students and teachers, with the day following a pep rally schedule. With tickets selling for $2, the senior class hopes to reach their goal of raising $2000.
“I think it was a great idea,” basketball coach Justin Reese said. “It gives our kids a chance to see some of our teachers in a different role and hopefully raises some money for our seniors.”
The first set witnessed teachers dominating the game. But in a sudden turn of events, the students closed in on the faculty and won the first set 25-22.
“It’s pretty even right now,” Reese said. “Our teachers are pretty good and some of our students are really good players too, so it’s pretty even. But I’m pulling for our teachers.”
After switching sides, the faculty team seemed more organized and dynamic than the students, leading throughout the set. Despite a disagreement with one of the referee’s decisions that cost them a game point, the teachers won 25-18, ending the two-set game with a tie.
“It was very exciting,” senior Parker Rankin said. “I was really surprised that the seniors came back to win the first game and I’m surprised that the teachers are as good as they are.”
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