St. Edward "Night at the Nest" 8/20/16
St. Edward welcomed the Class of 2020 at the 7th Annual "Night at the Nest". This overnight event allows the incoming class to meet and bond through a wide variety of fun activities. The Class of 2020 has 270 members, the largest incoming class in well over a decade.
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The event featured 38 different "stations" throughout the school grounds, each with a different activity. Groups of freshmen rotated among the stations throughout the evening.
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Mr. Stemm's swordfighting station was a popular stop.
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Mr. Stemm teaches Modern & Classical Languages
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Each freshmen had a chance to face Mr. Stemm with a variety of nerf-style "weapons".
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Each station had a different challenge..the kids could earn points for their group by competing in the various activities.
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Here Mr. Stemm explains the rules to a newly-arrived group.
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If hit on the leg, a competitor had to "take a knee" to simulate losing a limb.
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Another station involved trying field goals on the football field.
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There was even an old-fashioned "bell-ringing" carnival game.
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How many freshmen can stand on top of this pad?
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They're trying to get 13 on there.
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"Put the smaller guys in the middle!"
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They made it, albeit just for a moment.
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Group hug!
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Field goal fun....
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Principal Frank O'Linn, ever the good sport, sits in the dunk tank.
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Mr. O'Linn stayed pretty dry!
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There were also activities indoors. This group is shooting free throws on one of the basketball courts.
