Let the games begin!

Crispell’s annual multi-week Olympic event kicked off Friday, Jan. 13, with the opening ceremonies and the parade of nations.

The parade of nations was a highlight for the spectators, as those representing the many nations carried the country’s flag and even dressed the part, in some cases.

 

 

Interesting fact: Greece led the nations at the Crispell games just as it does at all Olympics. Greece’s position of honor in the parade of nations is a tribute to its history as the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, as well as the host of the first modern Olympics in 1896.

 

Over the next several weeks, students will compete in both academic and athletic events. They will research different countries, learning pertinent facts about them and compete in trivia contests. There is even a door decorating contest!

 

Athletically, events such as cornhole, tug of war, and Wii games will keep our athletes in the Olympic mood.

 

This wonderful event brings the whole building together, according to Principal John Boyle, who emceed the parade of nations.