This year, the Lakeside community has a list of 90 clubs to select from, each with its own perks, and more importantly, snacks. But now, right before the school year comes to a close, the Tatler is honored to announce a new club: The Lion Games!
Tatler managed to snag an interview from the mastermind of this club. Citing reasons of discomfort and social anxiety, the leader has requested to stay anonymous in our article and wishes to be referred to as the “Front Man.”
Natalie G. ’28: What gave you the idea to start this club?
Front Man: Well, I think I have a great imagination, and this idea has just been sitting in the back of my mind for quite some time. I’m a huge fan of action and thriller TV series, so I drew a bit of inspiration from my Netflix-watching habits to jumpstart the club.
NG: What can students expect from this new club? What are some activities you might do?
FM: My club aims to be new, bold, and adventurous. We want to push everyone’s physical and mental boundaries, get people to step outside of the box, and really make students feel that rush of adrenaline. We’ve got a wide variety of activities, and we plan to make it as high-stakes as possible! We’re looking at Red-Light Green-Light, Tug of War, and maybe some classic childhood games … with a twist.
NG: Sounds fun! How do you plan on making it high-stakes?
FM: This year, we have a series of six activities to compete in. During each activity, a certain number of participants will be eliminated from the Lion Games and pay the price for losing. This will repeat on and on until the sixth activity, where the top two contestants will face off in the ultimate 1 v 1 ‘Lion Game.’ Only one will win the prize. This year, we have the resources and finances to make the winning prize extremely satisfactory. Not trying to sound cringy or anything, but it’ll change your life!
NG: Fill us in! What are these life-changing prizes?
FM: First place gets free food and drinks from SAGE dining services from the 2025-2026 school year till whenever they graduate. This means they don’t have to pay the extra $1,600 included in their tuition, and they get access to free breakfast, after-school snacks, drinks, and ice cream!
NG: That’s so cool! But that doesn’t exactly classify as “life-changing”…
FM: We haven’t even gotten to the best part! Whoever wins gets their entire Lakeside tuition fee waived … for the rest of their Lakeside career! On top of that, Lakeside administrators have agreed to give the winning student a tuition refund for every year the student has already attended.
NG: Woah, that’s like going to school on a Lakeside scholarship! What a great opportunity. Is there anything else this winning prize includes?
FM: One more thing I forgot to mention. Our very own Head of School, Dr. Bynum, will give you a gold star sticker on his student chart and a giant bag of lollipops. What more is there to life than that?!
NG: You mentioned that on top of this extraordinary prize for winning, there’s going to be … a price for losing? I mean, Lakeside doesn’t traditionally make their students pay for not placing number one. Clubs are supposed to be a great experience where people have fun times! There’s no winning or losing in that.
FM: What are you talking about? Healthy competition is good for the mind and body.
NG: So what is it?
FM: It’s… Oh what a shame, that’s the bell ringing now. I have to go; if there’s one thing I fear, it’s being “tardy to the math party.” Anyway, sign up NOW because we can only accommodate 456 students. Every Thursday ACT … and I mean EVERY … First-come, first-serve. I promise you, this club is a perfect way to start — and end — your time at Lakeside.
