Blue & White Night Supports Travis Manion Foundation

By Jake Cohen & Shira Palmer

On September 21st 2016, our annual Blue and White Night occurred at Council Rock North, but with a twist. Ever since Blue and White Night was created, it was held in the gym, but this year the event moved to the turf. Although the move was questioned at first by some, the night proved to be a success for all. It was a tumultuous night, but in the end, the seniors (predictably) beat the juniors, and the sophomores (also predictably) beat the freshmen.
 
Some of the games featured included the traditional “Tire Pull,” “Capture the Flag,” and, of course, “Tug-of-War,” but this year new ones were added that increased the enthusiasm throughout the night. Some of these included the “Pillow Joust,” “Pictionary,” which included the newly retired Mr. Gamble, and most importantly, the new “Rock Relay.”
 
This event was a rigorous race in which all the grade-level competitors ran through several obstacles – including the occasional and fun-to-watch balloon pop - that started on the perimeter of the track and ended in the center of the football field.
 
In the middle of the events, Council Rock North brought out a massive $5,500 check to donate to district-wide charity, the Travis Manion Foundation. The night’s events were all created, organized, and enforced by the Student Executive Board (SEB), and many teachers here at North volunteered their time to help run the events.
 
Overall, it is definitely fitting to say that all the students enjoyed Blue and White Night; although it was held in a new setting, students had the times of their lives both competing in events and spectating from the stands. Until next year, North!

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