<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3EdGPO_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3EdGPO_0wF1KGCs00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure>With the Homecoming week coming to an end, anticipation for the daily quad day performances culminated in the final performance: the Class of 2025’s quad day act on Oct. 18. The seniors performed seven dances and delivered a well-crafted skit centered around the board game “Monopoly.” They boasted organized dances, “monopolizing” their school spirit. Their skit — bringing to life the game pieces and dice — left the audience “rolling” with laughter, while also spreading nostalgia for the beloved childhood game.Because it was their last quad day, around 100 seniors participated — including students who have participated all four years, like Shaan Janardhan and Juhi Karamcheti, and first-timers like Aiden Chen — leading to a spirited and engaging atmosphere.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=185SmP_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=185SmP_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Melanie Lee performs with a smile in the K-pop dance. ( Bryan Zhao )</figcaption></figure>Among all the quad day performances, only the senior class had a partner dance, allowing them to deliver an unique and amazing routine.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4EU4D2_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4EU4D2_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Timothy Leung and Anushka Tadikonda during the partner dance. ( Bryan Zhao )</figcaption></figure>Karamcheti shared what she will miss about the quad day experience.“I don’t think many colleges do this, where your whole grade gets to perform,” Karamcheti, a partner and bollywood dance choreographer, said. “I just love dancing, so I love seeing my hard work being put out there.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1jS4Ie_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1jS4Ie_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Timothy Leung, Saejel Thomas and Shaan Janardhan jump to the side during the lively Bollywood dance. ( Bryan Zhao )</figcaption></figure>Besides dances, another key part of the performance was the skit, which touched upon senior-specific topics such as college applications and graduation. In addition, the skit evoked a sense of nostalgia by incorporating all of the Class of 2025’s themes from previous years: “Ninja Turtles” from their freshman year “Power Rangers” from their sophomore year and “Cars” from their junior year.“Tensions are high; everyone’s generally very busy; but in the last week [before Homecoming], everyone just comes together,” Janardhan, another partner and Bollywood dance choreographer, said. “All the tensions go away; we all have fun with it.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3PVeEl_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3PVeEl_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Smiles decorate the faces of all the all-boys’ dance participants, as they perform. ( Evangelina Stepanchenko )</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1lIvr9_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1lIvr9_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Annaliese Shab wears an outfit meant to mimic boys, as she struts down the dance floor during the all-girls’ dance. ( Evangelina Stepanchenko )</figcaption></figure>“I think doing the process of dancing together, organizing together and getting outfits together brings the grade together as a whole,” -Pop choreographer and skit participant Shab said.Another standout feature of the show — and a tradition from the Class of 2025’s past three years of performances — was senior skit head Rylee Stanton’s rap segment. Writing and performing an original rap every year for quad day, she topped the performance off with lyrical talent and creativity. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1zpZgX_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1zpZgX_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Rylee Stanton gives her famous rap for the fourth year in a row. ( Bryan Zhao )</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39N8QV_0wF1KGCs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39N8QV_0wF1KGCs00" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>Seniors create a mosh pit to celebrate, as their last quad day comes to an end. ( Bryan Zhao )</figcaption></figure>The Class of 2025’s quad day dance encapsulated a sense of grade-wide community and participation. From displaying deftly choreographed dances and hilarious skits to the high energy of participants, the senior class’s final quad day performance demonstrated heartfelt spirit and outstanding drive, showing the school what fun the seniors have had in their past three years.“This year was the year where everyone gave it their all because they had nothing to lose,” Karamcheti said.</div></body>

Mountain View, CA

NewsBreak

Seniors ends week of Quad Day performances with an energetic display

With the Homecoming week coming to an end, anticipation for the daily quad day performances culminated in the final performance: the Class of 2025’s quad day act on Oct. 18. The seniors performed seven dances and delivered a well-crafted skit centered around the board game “Monopoly.” They boasted organized dances, “monopolizing” their school spirit. Their skit — bringing to life the game pieces and dice — left the audience “rolling” with laughter, while also spreading nostalgia for the beloved childhood game.