sThe 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.
- Awards Night
Students take center stage, delivering impromptu acceptance speeches for unique awards. Participants will choose an envelope, unveiling accolades ranging from "Student of the Month" to "Best in Show." With quick thinking and creativity, students craft speeches that truly embody the essence of their well-deserved recognition.
- 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!
- Corn Hole Challenge
Students will not only test their corn hole skills but also engage in a friendly conversation with their partner. Picture the bean bags flying through the air as participants enjoy a casual game, using it as an opportunity for small talk and getting to know each other.
- Bob's Bicycle Barn
Welcome to the Bike Rental Challenge! Students will dive into a realistic bicycle rental scenario where they play the role of rental agents. Whether addressing technical issues, providing expert advice, or managing customer concerns, participants will showcase their customer service prowess.
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.
- TikTok Tutor
In this unique station, students will don the role of tech gurus as they provide an engaging tutorial on the ins and outs of TikTok to the beloved nursing home residents. Students will not only share the latest trends but also create a memorable experience, bridging the generation gap through the joy of technology.
- 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.
- Wacky Weather
Students are about to shine in the Weather Reporter Challenge, where they'll step into the world of forecasting. In this scenario, participants will bring their meteorological prowess to life, delivering engaging weather reports that captivate the audience.
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Interviews
Between each station, you'll have a quick one-on-one interview question challenge. Students will be asked to respond to one question. They should exhibit confidence, eye contact, and speak clearly. Students should introduce themselves, shake hands, and go for it! Each judge will have one question to ask and will judge one-on-one.
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!
