The moment Mrs. Cindy Wentzler watched the then new Hunger Games movie in 2012, she envisioned the perfect idea to raise funds for her club that was in dire need of funding.
For the 14th year, students were able to sign themselves up as tributes or pay one dollar to be a viewer of the Hunger Games Dodgeball, as the contestants engaged in a dodgeball battle that mimicked the premise of the famous book and movie series.
Originally, the game was invented in order to support the Yearbook program. It now raises money to pay for the English Department Award, which is given to a student who shows excellence in the field.
Although according to Wentzler, there have been some years where not enough students signed up, this year, over fifty did.
“[The participants’] behavior is interesting to watch. There’s traps, there’s betrayals, and the crowd, just like in the actual Hunger Games,” said Wentzler.
Senior Logan Kirby was the ultimate victor, while Senior Christian Banks won the free-for-all.
Featured Photo (at top): Christian Banks celebrates his free-for-all victory. Wentzler gave the winners a bag of candy for a snack of their choice. Photo by Nadia Farenish
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