![Freshman Milan Earl and sophomore Lucy Kaplan sit with their grandparents at Archer’s annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, March 15. The event took place over three 75-minute sessions. “[I hope my grandparents] gain an understanding about what I do, Kaplan said, because I know they ask a lot of questions and can sort of see what I do in school and what the experience is like to be here.](https://archeroracle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/grandparents-day-option-2-1200x800.jpg)
‘Purple Reign’ dominates third annual Color Wars
“P-u-r-p-l-e, that’s how we spell victory,” and “Orange you glad we are going to win,” were among the many cheers heard in the courtyard during the third annual Color Wars on Feb. 16.
Color Wars was a tradition first created three years ago and has since become an annual Archer event.
Every student dresses up and decorates the courtyard with their grade’s assigned color. The competitions included a relay race, tug-of-war and a mural contest.
The Class of 2018 defended their title, winning the overall award for the second year in a row. The seniors used the slogan “Purple Reign.”
Watch the video to see clips from Color Wars and browse through the photo gallery below.
Students gather in the courtyard to celebrate the third annual Color Wars. The Class of 2018 won with 31 points overall.
Photo credit: Nelly Rouzroch
The sixth graders decorated their door with orange. They are currently in last place in spirit points with 27 points overall.
Photo credit: Nelly Rouzroch
The seventh grade class had the color yellow. Their door consisted of yellow balloons, streamers and posters.
Photo credit: Nelly Rouzroch
The junior class was given the color green. They created an army theme with their color and had camouflage decorations. Photo Courtesy of Sarah Trankle.
The eighth grade class was assigned the color blue. They decorated their door with blue balloons, necklaces and posters.
Photo credit: Nelly Rouzroch
The ninth grade class had the color pink. Their chant was: “P-i-n-k we can beat you any day.”
Photo credit: Nelly Rouzroch
The senior class’ theme was purple. They performed a flash mob toward the end of the event.
Photo credit: Nelly Rouzroch
Members of the sophomore class, who had the color red, pose for a photo in front of their door. They earned 12 spirit points during the event. Photo courtesy of Emma Appolverich.
Nelly Rouzroch joined the Oracle Staff during the 2015 year and became the new Multimedia Editor in 2016. She attended Ignite Journalism University in...
![Freshman Milan Earl and sophomore Lucy Kaplan sit with their grandparents at Archer’s annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, March 15. The event took place over three 75-minute sessions. “[I hope my grandparents] gain an understanding about what I do, Kaplan said, because I know they ask a lot of questions and can sort of see what I do in school and what the experience is like to be here.](https://archeroracle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/grandparents-day-option-2-600x400.jpg)
Camila • Mar 16, 2018 at 11:13 am
I really like how the video was informative and gave examples of everything in color wars. Maybe next time put a little more of the information in the article itself.