The Gauntlet and The Ultimate Quest is a fast-paced series of creative and unique scenarios to challenge the students and is always a big spectacle where everyone participates! Round 1 transforms our school into a giant obstacle course where each station is a creative challenge paired with a local business leader from the community as the judge. The students go through each station one at a time, spending one minute interacting with the volunteering judge. During that time, the business leader judges the student on qualities such as handshake firmness, eye contact, confidence, common sense, and more. At the end of Round 1, the top 30 students will advance to the next round. Round 1 will end around lunchtime and the top 30 contestants will be announced.
The Gauntlet Stations | Located Upstairs in Assembly Hall
Students will have one minute to greet the judges, introduce themselves, complete the challenge, and ask for a score.
- Sales Pitch
Welcome to the Sales Showdown Station! Upon arrival, students will face the challenge of choosing one of three mystery bags. Each bag contains a unique product that they'll need to sell to an eager audience, channeling their inner home shopping network hosts.
- Cooking with Me
Welcome to the Culinary Showcase! Here at our cooking station, students are the stars of their own cooking show. The air is filled with tempting aromas as participants skillfully craft mouthwatering dishes, sharing their recipes with enthusiasm and style.
- TikTok Tutor
Teach the elderly about social media and TikTok!
- Buzzer Beater
In this station, students become basketball heroes or zeroes as they take on the pressure of a game-winning shot scenario. Whether they sank the shot and secured a win or faced the agony of a miss and a loss for their team, the challenge is to think on their feet and in the post-game interview!
- The Unforgettable Haircut
The barber shows you your new haircut. Is it great or a disaster? How will you respond?
- Impromptu Job Interview
Can you earn the job?
The Ultimate Quest Stations | Located Upstairs in Building 3 [Mrs. Davis' Room]
Students will have one minute to greet the judges, introduce themselves, complete the challenge, and ask for a score.
- Lifeguard Duty
Teach the tourists about the beach flag system.
- Decision Dish
Students will have the option to choose their “question” based on difficulty and will have the opportunity to score bonus points as well.
- Toast Time
This competition puts students in the spotlight as they showcase their skills in delivering the perfect toast at a lively party.
- Reservations on 30A
You have guests checking into one of your houses on 30A. Will you be able to make them happy?
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Not So Simple Selfie
Help the visitors master the art of taking a selfie.
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Weather Report
Show off your weather reporting skills!
The Circle of Doom | Located Upstairs in Building 1 [Mrs. Velazquez's Room]
This station consists of speed-dating style questions dealing with topics such as current events, local issues, and creative solutions. Students will have one minute to respond to the question and be scored. Students will meet a total of eight different judges.
Work the Room | Located Downstairs in Building 1 [Ms. Martin's Room]
Students will circulate the room to have quality "small talk" with as many judges during the allotted time. Judges will score on introduction, handshake, confidence, and conversation quality. This is your opportunity to really let your conversation skills shine. You will need to circulate the room and chat with several judges in your session. You may need to smoothly transition conversations as others may join you and move on quickly. Remember...
- Greet: Introduce yourself and shake hands. Smile and be memorable!
- Chat: This is an opportunity for you to share something interesting about yourself but also be a good listener and conversation connector.
- Score: Be sure to ask the judge to score you before you move on to another conversation. You will not be able to ask at the end of this session.
Dress to Impress presented by THE SEASIDE STYLE® | Located Upstairs in Building 1 [Ms. Trafton's Room]
Students will select an ensemble that reflects professional and individual style for a very important event.
Red Carpet presented by Rosemary Beach Holdings, LLC | Located Upstairs on the Outside Deck of Assembly Hall
Students will strut down the red carpet and show their confidence. This is not an official scored station, but may be an opportunity for bonus points! Tap into your inner movie star and have some fun. Strut your stuff like you're at a Hollywood premiere!
