Pi Day 2025
by Jordin Lim and Milan Riley
In what has become a beloved Science Academy tradition, we celebrated Pi Day on Friday, March 14. Since 𝛑 (Greek letter pi), a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, is approximately equal to 3.14159, March 14th (3/14) has been designated as International Pi Day. Our event was an incredible way to end the week, with an extended lunch presenting students with pie eating competitions, multiple carnival games, and the infamous pie throwing at teachers!
Due to rainy weather, students enjoyed new scenery this year as festivities took place under the covered lunch area rather than on the blacktop. Starting at the cafeteria, those in line for concessions, including pizza, chips, candy, and drinks, could watch their peers attempt to pie teachers in the face. Take a look at some of our favorite staff members who got nailed with shaving cream:
Shout out to our teachers who risked their safety for our entertainment: Mr. Tran, Mr. Shepherd, Ms. Smith, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Parks, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Lauchu, and Dr. Sanders. You all are great sports! At least the organizer of their misery, our ASB president Jasper Mejia, also fell victim to flying pies. In addition, among these familiar faces was a surprise guest, Coach George Quinney. One lucky student, who should probably join baseball, hit Quinney square in the face, producing a cheer from onlookers.
While our faculty were eating flying shaving cream pies, other contestants were devouring classic apple, peach, cherry, and pumpkin pies. Much more delicious, the pie-eating contests were short but action-packed. Throughout a total of six competitions, pie-enthusiast Sophia Mdinaradze won two of them. We asked the reigning champion her opinion on the event:
Q: How did you enjoy the pie eating contest?
A: The pie was very yummy, but I got full very fast because the breaks were so short.
Q: How was the competition?
A: This year, it was more challenging than the last. The competition was tougher—I was even defeated a couple times.
Q: Will we see you compete next year?
A: Yes, I will come to reclaim my throne as the three-time pie eating champion.
With those inspiring words from Sophia, we move on to the less competitive carnival games: roller bowler, ring toss, and more. Thanks to our student volunteers who ran each stall, for just one ticket players had the chance to win candy and stuffed animals as prizes.
Overall, the school truly one-upped themselves this year. No amount of rain nor tests prevented students from enjoying our annual Pi Day. Let’s continue pie-oneering the celebration of 3.14159…, a very special number to all math students!
Photos courtesy of the Photography Club:
