As the school year winds down and upperclassmen begin to brace for AP exams and final projects, a new tradition has emerged to bring some much-needed fun and camaraderie to BBHHS. The inaugural Class Clash, organized by senior Lindsay Tayfel, took place on Tuesday April 22 and was a spirited nod to the carefree joy of elementary school field days.
“I really just wanted to recreate the feeling of field day from our elementary days,” said Tayfel, who led the planning of the event. “I know the end of the year can be super stressful for upperclassmen, and I wanted to provide students with a fun way to decompress before testing started up. Not to mention, it was Prom Week, which made it easier for everyone to get into the spirit of the day.”
The event featured friendly competition among the grades, with students participating in games like capture the flag, spikeball, kickball, and volleyball. According to Senior Bridget Barber, who played in several of the events, “I enjoyed Spikeball the most,” and she emphasized how the event helped unify students: “I felt like the event brought students together, especially those who don’t normally see each other during the school day.”
Despite the fun and games, organizing such a large-scale event came with its challenges. Tayfel noted the complexity of coordinating equipment, clearing logistics with administrators, and generating interest. “It was definitely difficult to coordinate all the working parts during the weeks leading up to it,” she said. “If I were to do this again, I would start the process earlier, and spend more time considering the scoring logistics. I would also push harder to get food trucks for the day… it would be a fun treat for the students and keep them on campus.”
Financially, the event was also a success. “We made a rough profit of $1,500 without considering the day-of ticket sales,” Tayfel said. “It certainly looked like it went well, and I’m hopeful this will become a new tradition for future upperclassmen.”
Faculty and staff played an essential support role, particularly Mr. Pichette, who acted as a liaison between student leaders and administration. “I worked with the Student Body President and Executive Project Manager to provide input and feedback during the early planning stages,” he explained. “There was a large leap of faith this year trusting in the Student Government leadership… but with trust, the student leaders were able to rise to the occasion.”
2025-2026 Student Government Council Chair, Aya Katergi is optimistic about the event’s future: “We’re already discussing plans for next year’s Class Clash and activities similar to it. I feel as though it was a HUGE success and I would love to carry it on and implement it as a BBH tradition!”
With strong participation, positive feedback, and a solid financial outcome, Class Clash appears ready to become a staple of the BBH school year — blending nostalgia with school spirit in a way that brings the entire student body together.
