Around the Courtyard

PRIDE

On April 15-16 in Dunn Courtyard, Trinity’s student-led Gay-Straight Alliance curated “TES Pride,” an event centered on positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community. During the two lunch periods, interested students and faculty could grab treats, posters and stickers of support.

3 - 2 - 1 - LAUNCH!

The Science Society drew a crowd on an April afternoon for a model rocketry demonstration. Students constructed the rockets during club meetings all week and tested them out on the baseball field.

WELCOME BACK TO PACH’S PLACE

On April 20, guitar teacher Chris Markunas ’01 and the talented musicians revived a Trinity tradition that was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on campus. For the first time in over a year, the music of Pach’s Place filled Dunn Courtyard and Howerton Plaza today during lunch!

FROM DOWNTOWN!

In February, Daniel Eliasek ’21 and the SGA organized a Faculty vs. Students Three-Point Contest. The competition consisted of teams of six students and faculty at opposite ends of the court. While seniors were the only class permitted to spectate, the atmosphere was electric as they cheered on their peers. Adam Lonon, girls basketball coach and assistant athletic director, won with 7 of 15 shots made!

THE TITAN RELAYS

Taking advantage of spring weather in May, math teachers created a fun diversion to lift spirits and build community. Teams of students competed in a math-themed relay race. Passing the baton across Dunn Courtyard, they raced skateboards, spun hula-hoops and rode tricycles uphill — all while solving math word problems.

GOTTA CATCH ’EM ALL

On April 19, history teacher Lee Huss, Adam Banwarth and Trinity parent Tee Clarkson and seven members of the Trinity Fishing Club took advantage of some beautiful spring weather for an outing in nearby New Kent County. “The weather was perfect and the fish were cooperative,” said Huss. “Many were caught and some bragging rights established.”

EVERYONE LOVES PI

During Pi Week, March 16-20, the IB Seniors organized a week full of fun activities in celebration of the number Pi. Activities were a 2v2 Math Tournament, Sticker Design Contest, Pi Memorization Contest, and Pi-Themed Kahoot.

A-MAIZE-ING

Maggie Berger ’22 and Calder “Spaceman Spiff” Sprinkle ’21 were co-winners of the 2020-21 Cornmaster Award for excellence in corny jokes during Morning Meeting on May 21. Here is a sampling of their submissions this year:

-What do you call a secret society of baby horses? -A colt.

-Why did the pig go to the doctor? -To get his oink-ment!