Temporary tattoos of teachers decorated students’ arms as they threw brightly colored water balloons at each other. Leis hung over shoulders and cotton candy sticks in hand, soaked students brought a festive energy to the school day, marking another successful year of Sage Hill’s “senior prank.” 

On April 10, Sage Hill seniors transformed Town Square into a spring carnival complete with a slip-and-slide, dunk tank, cotton candy machine, a D.J. and even temporary tattoos of the teachers. Seniors organize this beloved tradition with Dean of Student Life Dominic Campeau every year, and past “senior pranks” have included a Balloon Animal Farm and a Beach Day.

The Class of 2026 wanted to bring an interactive, community-building celebration to commemorate the end of their high school journey. They found the answer in a Spring Carnival.

“It was really great because we were able to bounce ideas off of a lot of different people. We had a good turnout for people in the morning to help set up,” Student Body President Ella Wong said. 

Throughout the day, faculty and staff crowded Town Square, watching the dual style slip-and-slide races and the cluster of seniors controlling the D.J. table. More than a prank, the festivities offered seniors a chance to leave their mark in a lighthearted and fun way.

“It gave us some inspiration for stuff to do next year,” said junior Max Konovalov.

As the days until graduation count down, the carnival serves as a reminder of the importance of community across Sage Hill. The culmination of “senior prank” day reminds seniors—most with college plans determined— that another milestone on a list of lasts has concluded. 

“It was really sad to see my kids off,” said Sanan Shirinian, Sage Center director and senior class advisor.

By the end of the day, the “senior prank” had done exactly what it set out to do: provide the Class of 2026 with a successful senior send-off.