Gwen Anderson, Caroline Beach-Verhey, Virginia St. Clair, and Bri Anderson, all seniors, pose for a picture with their trophy.
As the participants get ready, they come together, working hard to compete in the Tour de Watauga. The teams require strategy, technique, and determination in order to survive this risky sport. They bring their feet on the pedals and the crowd cheers them on, the tricycle race has begun.
One of the many enjoyable events that the French Club hosts is the Tour de Watauga, which will now take place annually, open to anybody who is interested in participating.
“The highlight for me was the actual races themselves,” said freshman Edie Berke. “It was so fun and exhilarating sitting on the tiny little trike and trying not to spin out, and then watching your friends do the same.”
Contestants got the chance to make their own jerseys, form their own teams, and the chance to win a prize. It was overall a thrilling experience. Although tricycle racing may not seem to be the most reckless sport, it has proved that it might as well be. Many would say helmets are a must for next year. Thankfully, the
Mr. Roberts and freshman Theresa Copenhaver, participants gathered some advice for
race against each other. future reference.
“Be aggressive to get the prize and don’t fall off the trike!” said Brecken Sauthoff, freshman. “Finding your balance is very important as my team learned very quickly.”
Teachers also joined in, not specific to the language department and had a blast competing against other teachers and students. Students appreciated the relaxed atmosphere.
“I would suggest that any future participant just lets it all loose,” said senior Gwen Anderson. “There were times when it was scary, but that's part of the fun!”
The point of the event was not necessarily to win but to have the best time getting to know fellow French students and other members of the student body.
Virginia St Clair gives panicked, Caroline
Beach-Verhey a push.
“Team up with people that just want to have a good time and don't want to be too competitive,” said freshman Ruby Anderson. “My team was very chill and didn't care whether they won or lost and that made it even more fun!”
Some of French Club’s previous events included a Thanksgiving potluck, a holiday craft fair, watching great films, and trying out French cuisine. In May of next year, all French students will get the chance to attend the dîner en blanc, which is a picnic in which everyone will wear white and celebrate French culture. The French club has also teamed up with the French Honor Society in raising money for a town in Haiti where the money will help cover tuition fees and medical care.
Montgomery Taylor and Willa Rupp enjoy a juice box while at the event.
“Our long-term goal is to be able to have trips to see French plays or French architecture, to help people get close to French. Maybe they will develop an interest and appreciation that's long term and continue to study it,” said Josh Moretz, French Club President, senior.
Mrs. Martinez trails after Mrs. Scroggins while Anasofia Salinas guides Ariail Lewis.
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