Del Oro celebrates May Day

Del Oro High School students celebrated May Day last week on campus with a carnival-like atmosphere of fun and games. According to junior Alexis Rockefeller, 17, May Day activities are created so that "all student groups are included." Alexis chaired the event and said that 30 leadership class members helped plan and organize the event.May Day activities run the gamut from jousting to video gaming. Food is a big part of the day and teenagers, known for their large appetites, ate their way through truckloads of food and drink."We try to connect the students to Del Oro, bring them in, make them feel a part of things," said Terry Barker, leadership teacher, who guides students through the planning process.Barker said his students "make sure we're meeting the interests of lots of kids."Besides leadership skills, Barker said students in his classes learn business management and human resource BREAKING DOWN DEL ORO'S MAY DayConsuming mass quantitiesStudents ate:80 pizzas200 sandwiches200 snow cones250 root beer floats20 dozen: cookies, brownies and cupcakesNo figures available for the gallons of ice cream eatenSports competition3-on-3 basketballPing-pong Skate and long boardingVolleyballOpportunities to womp on your friendsJoustingSumo wrestling wearing huge, padded suitsBoxing wearing inflatable glovesWant to cool off?Inflatable slip and slideSwimming in poolSkimboardingOh, to be a kid againGiant slideRock climbing wallPetting zooObstacle courseJust for funCar showMonster trucksPsychic boothHenna tattoosVideo game centerMagicianSlacklineFor the truly talentedBattle of the bandsDance crew performance