Following the success of the Class of 2027’s trip to the Adventure Park in Wheatley Heights last year, the juniors faced a challenge. As freshmen, they failed to get their trip to Scott’s Pointe to run, and they needed to plan an even bigger, better event to captivate as much of the grade as possible.
So, the Class of 2027 executive board decided that this year’s field trip would be to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. With 43 different rides and attractions for people of all ages and comfort zones, it’s the perfect destination that caters to almost everyone.
Great Adventure is home to lots of iconic thrill rides including The Joker, Slingshot, and Superman: Ultimate Flight, but also has a variety of relaxed attractions like the Giant Wheel and Fender Benders.
However, like many trips the Class of 2027 and other grades have tried to run, the field trip to Great Adventure is at risk of being canceled. Unfortunately, the Class of 2026 already had to cancel their trip to Fright Fest at Six Flags New England due to low student interest.
Junior class treasurer Sophia Yondola commented on the importance of the trip being able to run.
“It would be an overall fun and exciting experience,” she said. “Our grade has had minimal field trips, and I think this would be a great opportunity to come together and make fun memories before we part ways and graduate.”
Class of 2027 President Nazih Dandrich also expressed his thoughts about why class field trips are necessary.
“This trip to Great Adventure is truly an important trip to run, in the sense that people have gotten into the habit of not going on trips,” he responded. “We are banking on this trip reaching the 100 students needed, so it can serve as a gateway to the special things we’re planning for next year.”
Nazih continued by emphasizing that the field trip would be “a great opportunity for us to grow closer as a class and bond with friends beyond the mere 40 or so minutes in lunch/study hall. We wouldn’t want for anyone to miss out on this trip or future class events and potentially regret it when graduation comes around.”
The trip is on Saturday, November 15th, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It costs $140, including transportation to and from the park, admission, food, and refreshments.
As Nazih mentioned, at least 100 students are needed for the event to run, and the money is being collected up until Wednesday, October 29th. Students must sign up in the library or via Parent Square.
With the deadline quickly approaching, it is imperative that more juniors make the decision to attend the Six Flags trip, as these events are an important way for the members of a class to come together and unite. Most classes are made up of nearly 600 students, and after homecoming season ends and school begins to take full force, there are few opportunities to connect or collaborate, making these trips one of the only other times for students to strengthen their community. So, juniors – don’t waste this chance to make the trip to Six Flags Great Adventure your best high school memory yet!
