Step onto the quad during the early hours of the first day of school, and senior traditions are in full swing. Alongside the seniors decked out in outlandish costumes and the freshmen in their tacky T-shirts, the senior quad is equally transformed to fit the theme. Poms-poms flying and whistles blaring, the entirety of Menlo is face to face with one of the most ancient senior traditions: the first day of school festivities. Yet, for much of the student body, senior traditions throughout the rest of the year can be less noticeable. The difficulty behind planning these grade-bonding activities can melt into the background.