LOS ALAMITOS, CA — What’s up, Griffins! This is the week of Griffin Games 2024 for Los Alamitos High School. This unique, week-long event allows the entire school to participate — the Red Team (seniors and freshmen) and the Blue Team (juniors and sophomores). Many fun dress-out days and lunchtime activities are planned for Monday through Friday. For each student who participates, points will be earned for their team. The breakdown of each day can be found below:

Monday

• Country vs. Country Club 
• Student dodgeball contest in the gym

Students of all grade levels were able to participate in a friendly dodgeball competition to win points for their team. The winner of the contest, Blue Team, earned 100 points. 

Tuesday

• BBQ Dads vs. Soccer Moms
• Staff cannonball contest at the pool

Teachers, administrators, and other staff members participated in a fun and splashy cannonball contest. Based on the team the staff member belonged to, the winner would win 100 points for said team. The staff members who participated were Mr. Brown, Mr. Garcia, Mr. Hong, Mr. Hyepock, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Reihm, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Weatherman.  

“I enjoyed watching the teachers perform creative cannonballs; specifically, Mr. Hong was my favorite. I might be biased because he’s one of my teachers, but his belly flop was hilarious,” said Gabby Gurley, a senior at Los Al.

Wednesday

• Sporty vs. Spunky
• Staff pie eating contest behind the PAC

Los Al’s staff members have the opportunity to partake in a pie-eating contest, where the fastest muncher prevails. The winner of the contest will win 100 points for the team they belong to. 

Thursday

• Camo vs. Hawaiian
• Student water balloon contest behind the PAC

Students have the option to take part in a water balloon contest, perfect for the commencement of spring. This nostalgic activity will provide the winner with 100 points for their team. This contest marks the end of the lunchtime activity opportunities to gain points. 

Friday

• Red vs. Blue
• Griffin Games field day (assembly schedule)

“I’ve enjoyed working with ASB to accomplish a common goal and see students participate in the events,” said Trent Massey, a sophomore in ASB.

To kick students and staff into spring break, Friday offers a field day event where students can compete against each other in mini-games and multiple activities. Usually, there is music blaring and students dancing to celebrate the onset of spring break. The winning team is also announced during this field day to bring Griffin Games 2024 to a close.