Water Wars has become one of the most talked about games among senior students. While many participants are enjoying the game, others say it’s been more stressful and dramatic than expected.

Many students feel confident about their chances of winning. Patrick Farley said his team is doing good after already making it through 2 rounds. Farley said, “Good because we beat the team we are facing within 3 hours, and have the rest of the week to chill.”

However, not everybody agrees on how things are going. Bella Salkowski said, “Pretty dramatic, I think the whole key is you have to all be together, stay within your group.”

Donny Ripari had a more negative experience, saying the situation made him pretty angry due to team issues, including a teammate not being able to participate because of transportation problems.

Behind the scenes, the game has been even more challenging. Isabella Hopkins, who is organizing Water Wars said, “It’s been stressful managing constant calls, text and disagreement.” She mentioned that there have been issues with communication, especially around rules and money and arguments over who is eliminated due to video evidence.

Not everyone thinks Water Wars is a good idea. Janelle Bross, principal, raised concerns about safety saying that some water guns can look real, which can make people nervous, especially in school areas. She also mentioned past issues like students running through neighborhoods late at night and even causing accidents.

Overall, Water Wars has created a mix of excitement and tension which many students enjoy the competition and see as a fun way to end the school year. Others are dealing with stress, disagreements, and safety concerns whether it’s worth it or not.