Interhouse is Back and Better Than Ever

22 September 2023Inara W, Hope ‘23

As Orientation came to a close and the students of Brentwood College School were settling into their routines, looming on the horizon was the first Interhouse event of the year: Fun & Games. With the Orientation Assistants and new students filling the gym all hoping for the first victory, the stakes are always high, But this year, the stakes were higher; Fun & Games was worth actual points.

In previous years, the first Interhouse event of the year was ‘formative’. It was about giving the new students a taste of what the Interhouse competitions are all about: getting decked out in house colours, bonding with sibling houses, and the sometimes not-so-friendly rivalries between certain houses. But when word was passed around to the Interhouse Captains, they knew it was time to get serious. No longer was Fun & Games a friendly competition, you had to win.

When you entered the Foote Center you could feel the energy and excitement. All the teams gave it their all, from musical chairs to the coveted Simon Says. Now if you are not a Brentonian, it does seem odd to see 300 teenagers get so excited about a rock-paper-scissors tournament, but it’s the “best place to be” according to Maggie Z, Hope ‘24. And when the evening came to a close, we were all waiting for the ultimate announcement: the winners.

Finally, Mr Rodrigues picked up the mic. He rambled for a minute, building suspense and single handedly annoying everyone in the room. But then R.J. announced a three-way tie for second, and Hope-Privett has won.

Then it’s all a blur of pink and blue, jumping and cheering. It is truly the best feeling. It’s extra special for Hope-Privett, as they came second last year in the final interhouse standings. “A perfect way to start the year” commented House Captain Elias F, Privett ‘23, and as we exited the building there were murmurs of a Hope-Privett comeback year.

Now maybe I’m biased, but I really HOPE it happens.

Inara W, Hope ‘23

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