Battle of the classes is a special event that takes place each year for high schools around the Santa Clara School District. This year, in particular, was one to remember for KMHS students and staff alike. For the first time in KMHS history, this year’s BOTC competition hosted a full four grade levels, including the founding class of 2026. Colors of blue, yellow, purple, and green adorned the hallways and many students were seen dressing up for spirit days.
During the night of the event, we got up close and personal with students who participated in the games such as tug of war, condor nest, and human pyramid. These students provided their thoughts on their experience and how they felt after each event.
One of the participants in tug of war was junior Michael Magana. They said, “ It was just, it was just abandoned my knees, and it’s like getting a good grip on the rope and yeah, that’s how we beat the sophomores. “
Another student, Champion, spoke about their strategy for tug of war. They said, “ I’m just trying to anchor down. Bring my feet down, keep a low stance, center of gravity.“
One of the main concerns about the event was ticket prices. Students needed to purchase a shirt in order to get a ticket, so this left some students on the fence about whether or not they should attend. We interviewed a couple of freshman students, JJ and Rigo, to get their thoughts:
People thought the payment for BOTC was going to be free. So what was the payment?
“I personally paid 18, and I got a free ticket because I paid for my shirt.”
“Do you mind having to pay?”
“Well, I mean, kind of at first because, like, it doesn’t really seem that big. But then, when you’re really in here, you’re seeing how much effort that all the classes put in. Then you really realize, like. it’s a fundraiser for your classes too.”
In the end, the seniors ended up winning the event. With seniors leaving, they now hand off the torch and graduate knowing they were able to experience such a special event with all other grade levels. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will follow their footsteps and set an example for incoming classes in the future.
