Valentine’s Day Week

Although carnations are a popular tradition, a less known tradition is the couples’ dating game that the Student Government Association (SGA) hosts. SGA hosts a variety of couples dating games for Valentine’s Day week in order to celebrate the spirit of the holiday such as the Newlyweds’ Game. 

The first game is the couples game, also known as the Newlyweds’ Game. In this yearly tradition, seniors who are dating each other answer questions about their partner. Whoever answers the most questions right–as a couple–wins the game. The winners receive free prom tickets. 

Congratulations to Mischa Patel ‘23 and Aakash Patel ‘23 who won the Newlyweds’ Game! They were the couple who knew each other the best. 

Mischa Patel enjoyed partaking in the couples’ game because it added to her Valentine’s Day experience. 

“I thought the game was fun to take part in and made Valentine’s Day extra special for the senior couples young and old,” Patel said. 

Although the game was ran smoothly and was successful, she believes there are more improvements SGA could make to make the game even better. She expressed her concerns.

“The questions were great at testing our basic knowledge about each other,” Patel said. “I wish there were more random creative questions.”

Mischa Patel also reflected on the engaging, interactive aspect of the game as well as the wholesome aspect of the game.

“I loved learning more about other couples’ relationships through this lighthearted game,” Patel said. “It was also fun seeing the audience’s reactions to answers on the other side of the screen. I can only imagine what they might have said!”

(Left to right): Brookie Chaney ‘23, Liv Chayvesky ‘23, Skye Lemond ‘23, Mischa Patel ‘23, Callie Mitchell ‘23, and Drew Lindelow ‘23 write down their answers. Picture credits Chloe Norman ‘23.

Aakash Patel reminisced about how the game was an enjoyable experience for both himself and his peers. 

“I think the Newlyweds’ game was a fun way to test my knowledge of my partner and have a few laughs with some of my classmates who also played,” Patel said. “ It’s a great way for the senior class to grow closer as we are getting ready to leave for college.”

He believes that the questions were quite challenging already but that adding even more unpredictable questions could further improve the game. 

“I think a lot of the questions asked were interesting and pretty difficult to answer, and they did a great job coming up with them, but new and more unexpected questions could make the game more interesting,” Patel said.

Patel rejoices in how the game was a fun experience and how the lighthearted part of it adds to the overall experience. 

“I enjoyed learning more about Mischa and laughing at some of the funny questions and answers,” Patel said. “Because it’s a lighthearted game, everyone just has fun and doesn’t take it too seriously, which makes it even more enjoyable.”

(Left to right): Fergie Ferguson ‘23, Ryan Seeb ‘23, Aakash Patel ‘23, and Nicho Coleman ‘23 think hard as they write down their guesses. Picture credits Chloe Norman ‘23.