The PMHS annual olympic games is a beloved Pelham tradition that dates back decades. Every March, every grade from 9th to 12th competes against one another, usually in good sportsmanship, in hopes of winning 1st place. Whether it be rigorously rehearsing silly walks, gaining a stellar turnout for prelims attendance, or carefully crafting decorations in the gym, it is safe to say that this annual tradition brings many people close together. Despite all these fun and uniting practices however, there is one subject that has stirred debate around the validity of this beloved day, that being allegations of scores being rigged in the seniors’ advantage. These rumors are almost as old as Olympics itself and although historically the graduating class has taken home the trophy, the class of 25, in their junior year, proved these allegations false by taking home the title of two time winning champs in their junior and senior year.
The class of 2025, aka the Jackpot Juniors/Sovereign Seniors, made Olympic History by winning 1st place two years in a row. In March of 2024, the entire grade showed extreme amounts of spirit, attendance,coordination, applause, and, most importantly, good sportsmanship. As a result of this dedication, they were able to finish in first place in the Junior Year, a feat only accomplished by the class of 2017, in the 2016 Olympics. This victory was not only a show of dedication by the students, but also the grade supervisors Ms. Fallon and Mr. VB who worked tirelessly with the Student Government to ensure that everyone participating has a fun time and plays in good spirit. According to Ms Fallon “quote.” This win proved to many that if you show up for one another and continue against the odds, the results will pay off.
Furthermore, in the 2025 Olympics, also held in March, the class of 2025 had a lot of expectations to live up to after last year’s victory. Many people, including the class of 25, were waiting to see if the grade can outdo themselves again after the historic win the year prior. Although many people had their doubts, the Class of 25, along with their supervisors, came together once again to deliver their best effort in every category. It did not matter if they had won, as long as they made their best effort. After much anticipation, the Class of 25 were announced as the winners yet again, making history as one of the only grades to win Olympics two years in a row.
