Snowblast week provides Wildcat antidote to the pandemic blues

photo by Claire Garton

A snowblast team tries their luck at the free throw competition during the first day of events. Each team member got three shots, adding up to a possible 30 points per team.

photo by Claire Garton

Assistant Principal Aaron Herm lines up at the free throw line. Teams were required to have a staff member as a part of their group.

photo by Dylan Baumgart

Senior Emma Schmidt prepares to roll down garbage hill. Students prepare their own homemade sleds every year for the iconic distance competition.

photo by Dylan Baumgart

Two team members try to saw off their section of the log. The Log Saw competition required students to cut through a piece of wood in the shortest time possible.

photo by Shua Thor

Students put their hands in the air and dance along with the music. Held in the new gym, the dance provided popular music and good times.

photo by Shua Thor

A group of boys enjoy the balloon display at the Snowblast dance. The gym was decorated with snowflakes, creating a magical atmosphere.

 

Photo by Claire Garton

Health teacher Tony Gerharz adds up points during the free throw competition as part of his final Snowblast week. He will be retiring after a long career at West.

photo by Claire Garton

A log tosser tosses a log behind his head during the log toss. The log toss was on the second day of events, requiring strength and power.

photo by Dylan Baumgart

Students clamber into pyramid form as fast as they can. The fastest time recorded was under five seconds, with other teams taking over a minute.

photo by Claire

Senior Jace Gresser holds on tight to his homemade sled. Persevering through the cold temperatures and lack of snow, students flew though the distance competition on ‘sleds’ that stirred up controversy

photo by Claire Garton

Senior Patrick Gannon begins his triumphant ride down garbage hill on his ‘sled’ in front of the West student body. Teams went one by one to show off their homemade sled creations.

photo by Claire Garton

Students stumble through the snow during the double bag race on the second day of Snow Blast week. Groups of two students each put one leg in a bag and raced to the finish line.

photo by Claire Garton

Crouched at the starting gates, team members pick up their ropes and prepare for the board race. Each team selected five members to participate in this event.

photo by Dylan Baumgart

Students fight to pull the opposing team over the center line in tug-of-war. Teams continued competing until they lost, leading to one final victor.

photo by Claire Garton

Senior Ava Miller has perfect aim during Snow Bowling. Students had to try to known down four pins to win the most points.

photo by Shua Thor

A group of friends take a break from the dance floor during the SNowblast dance. The gym was jam-packed with students enjoying the night.

Dylan Baumgart

A team of boys work together to navigate the court during the Gang Sport competition. The activity was composed of making two baskets and knocking down a bowling pin.


Looking for a more dynamic recap of Snowblast week? Check out this web package made by Cora Pizon!