Barn Adventure Challenge!

January is typically the month when we all go a little stir-crazy in the dorm. With the days ending early, the worst of the low temperatures, and months to go until spring break...well, things can feel less than uplifting at times. So the Barn dorm parents met and brainstormed a list of activities to do over the coming months that will keep our spirits high. First on the list: our own version of the Amazing Race. For those of you unfamiliar with this popular reality television show...contestants pair up in teams and race all over the world solving clues and completing challenges.

For our version, we split the girls up into 6 groups and gave them a list of 30 riddles, problems, and activity challenges--with a week to work on them. The green group was ahead, after getting this picture with Jane:

In case you can't tell, they are spelling out the word "Barn" with their bodies. Too bad about the finger in the picture, but we were still impressed that they compelled our head of school to participate. =)

They also submitted this original Barn music video, which earned them 20 points:



But then, the red team found 33 dining hall dishes around campus and returned them to the dining hall, which earned them a tie with the green team. Currently both teams have 53 points and are tied for first place. The event ends Monday at 7 pm, and at 9 pm on Monday, we'll have a special dorm meeting where we will reveal the winners and have a super-fancy ice cream party.

In case you were wondering, the second place group will receive a "get out of warning free" card for each member of their group. The winning team will win that PLUS a three course gourmet meal prepared (and served!) by their dorm parents.

Good luck to all of the teams!