With the goal of providing a fun activity to bring the student body together while also raising money, the Interact Club hosted a Spikeball tournament on May 17.
The tournament took place in the stadium and included cash prizes for the winners as well as concessions.
According to Interact Club advisor Alison Kircher, the goal of the Spikeball tournament is to build a sense of community at Souderton.
“It’s about helping the community and bringing students together as a student body,” Kircher said.
For sophomore Mahi Patel, the tournament is a great opportunity to get “more kids involved in school.”
Patel believes that such activities provide an opportunity for students who do not have many extracurricular activities to find a way to participate in the school community.
“It’s something fun you can do with your friends,” Patel said. “There’s no pressure or competition.”
Junior Jacob White agrees that the tournament provides an opportunity for students to make connections in the community. According to White, participating in the game can help students discover new interests.
“Even people that wouldn’t normally be involved in Spikeball might enjoy [the tournament] and find out about clubs they might want to be involved in,” White said.
According to junior Nolan Mancini, the tournament is a fun way to bring together the community.
“So many people like to watch it,” Mancini said. “Even if you’re not good, you can still play and have fun.”
Junior Logan Sauerwald agrees that the tournament is a fun activity anyone can enjoy.
“I think it’s a fun event,” Sauerwald said, “people will enjoy it, even if they haven’t played Spikeball before.”
According to White, part of the tournament’s appeal is the lighthearted competition.
Although participants like to compete, White believes that “it’s not too competitive that it’s not enjoyable.”
Mancini also enjoys the lighthearted competitive atmosphere.
“Everybody’s so nice to each other there,” Mancini said, “but at the same time, when you’re playing, it’s full force.”
According to Kircher, the tournament also aims to raise money for a local charity.
Kircher believes that the ultimate goal is “raising funds to do something positive in the community.”
As a member of the Interact Club, Patel and other members will work together to decide how to use the money raised.
“We’re going to donate the money to the club either to do more volunteering events or give it to the Rotary clubs we are partnered with to help find food for people that need it,” Patel said.
For Mancini, donating the money to charity is a great way to support the community while hosting a fun event.
“It’s a great way to give back to society,” Mancini said.