On Friday, May, 2nd, at the Battle of the Classes rallies, two separate champions of the rock-paper-scissors competition were crowned. Here are their thoughts on their victories.
By: Lucas de Lima
One of the many minigames during the Battle of the Classes rallies held at the culmination of the Battle of the Classes week from April 28th to May 2nd.
In the first rally, the champion of the tournament was Lily Condit, ’28.
On why she volunteered herself to be a part of the competition, Condit said, “I though it would be fun to participate.”
Condit’s didn’t have a smooth path to glory. “I lost the ones on Monday, but I came back on Wednesday. It was just fun.”
In terms of pressure on playing rock-paper-scissors in front of the whole school, Condit said, “[I felt] a little bit at first, but after the first round it was fine.”
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Condit’s toughest opponent was none other than the other champion, Shawn Wiggs, ’27, because Condit “had to go against him twice in both the first and the second rally.”
Condit uses her prize Stanley “everyday now,” and advises that people should “definitely do it, it’s a fun experience.”
The champion of the competition in the second rally was Wiggs. His reason for participating in this year’s tournament was: “I did it last year as a freshman, but I got stopped in the second round.” Redemption was clearly on his mind this time around.
Wiggs also lost on Monday like Condit, but got the chance to redeem himself on Wednesday because: “my opponent no-showed. I had no idea what would happen if he had came to the event,” said Wiggs.
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Once Wiggs was finally qualified for Friday, the bright lights made an impact on him. On if he felt any pressure, Wiggs said, “Oh yeah, definitely. Loads of it.”
Wiggs toughest opponent was none other than the girl in the red bandana herself, Condit. “She got me on the ropes. I was scared to face her the second time.”
In terms of strategy, Wiggs had a clear plan in mind. “Keep throwing rock and scissors, no paper. That’s it”
“Definitely. I’m doing it every year until I graduate. You’ll see me there every year, I guarantee you,” said Wiggs on if he is going to participate in the rock-paper-scissors tournament again the following school year.
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Wiggs is set on defending his crown.
“And if I can’t defend it, I’m taking it back the next year.”
Shawn Wiggs, ’27
Lucas de Lima
Lucas de Lima, '25, is a proud managing editor and sports writer for the Redwood Gigantea. Outside of journalism, he is part of the FBLA and FFA organizations, as well as the tennis program. You can reach him by email at lucas.de3708@vusd.us
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