As Seniors near the end of the rope, after years of hard work and dedication, Seniors may find themselves participating in an entertaining game known as “Senior Assassin”—a large-scale elimination game that lasts three weeks.
What is Senior Assassin?
Senior Assassin is a student-run game exclusively ran by Seniors, which is typically not affiliated with the school. This new game, hosted by Senior Blue and Gold Editor-in-Chief of Social Media and Print Jaslie Fang, hosted roughly 120 students of the Senior Class. Each player received a target whom they must eliminate by spraying with a water gun. The prize for the winner? A share of 50% of the game’s profit. “I saw how successful and fun the game was when the previous seniors organized it, and I wanted to continue that tradition. With graduation around the corner, I thought Senior Assassin would be a perfect way to bring some energy, excitement, and unity to our final weeks of high school,” stated Fang.
Senior Assassin is not just some loose idea with a water gun, there are rules and instructions given that seniors must comply to. All players must wear a floaty or goggles to “stay safe” and avoid elimination. This also comes with areas and times of the day that were considered off-limit. Locations such as school property during school hours, place of work, practices, or games, etc. were off-limits.
“It’s been competitive for sure, but there’s still a sense of fun. People are trying to win, but no one’s taking it too seriously,” Senior Taisha Balan shared.
As Fang roughly brainstormed for new event ideas under the game, while scaling its length to before graduation, a fan favorite has been the “Purge” and “free-for-all round.”
“My friends were eliminated left and right, we were scared to leave an area,” Senior Mia McMillan exclaimed.
Purge is a period in which players may not protect themselves under gear, during which any protective gear, like floaties and goggles, doesn’t work. The “free-for-all round” in which any player could eliminate anyone.
In this time, Seniors have found themselves getting closer to classmates and building a sense of community. “It’s a collaboration that brought our class closer, because we’re getting people that we usually never talk to,” said Senior Saniah Charles. This game’s competitive atmosphere makes people go out of their way to eliminate their target, which helps with the sense of community within the class.
Even Principal Christopher Mastrangelo had something to say about the game. “When I first heard about the game, I hated the name…but I love anything that builds community and culture. You get to the end of senior year and start hanging out with kids you didn’t know before. I love that it brings the class together.”
Whether you are still in the game or already out, there is no denying the excitement and energy Senior Assassin has brought to Malden High. It is a final burst of fun before graduation, filled with laughs, surprises, and a little friendly paranoia. As the Class of 2025 gets ready to move on, this is one memory that will stick.
