WaterFest

Watefest is an outside event that happens in the Spring each year. Students can participate in canoe races, and tug-of-war, and be crowned tower royalty. Students also have the opportunity to run booths along the river selling food items to those attending the event.


Waterfest Started in 1930

The image to the left is canoe racing at the 1936 Waterfest. 

The first Waterfest demonstrated canoe races, swimming races, life-saving demonstrations and float parades. 

Waterfest 1930's 

Waterfest 2022

Tug-of-War at the 2022 Waterfest

Tug-of-War at the 1991 Waterfest 

1988 GunWhaling Competition.  Students stood on the back of the canoe and jumped up and down with great balance.  

1976 Waterfest Yearbook Article. You can see the floats created by students and tug-of-war competitions.

2019 Volleyball 

2015 Tug-Of-War

2019 Food Booths

Live Music 2023

Pie In The Face 2023

Waterfest Indoor Edition 

2023 Waterfest was held inside due to weather. There was still tug-of-war, food booths and multiple games to play. Students were even given the chance to pie their favorite teacher in the face.