In a refreshing departure from the typical mischievous antics associated with senior pranks, students at Snake River High School opted for a wholesome twist this year — bringing young children to school for the day.
The creative idea was spearheaded by senior class president Libby Lindsay, who was inspired by a video she discovered online. Wanting to avoid the usual pranks that involve property damage or rule-breaking, Lindsay proposed a more lighthearted approach.
“In the past, senior pranks have led to students getting in trouble for vandalism, but I didn’t want that,” Lindsay told EastIdahoNews.com. “I still wanted it to be fun for everyone without causing any harm.”
After presenting the idea to the student council, the seniors agreed to take part. An email was sent inviting them to bring a child — a sibling, cousin, or family friend — to school on May 20 as part of their prank. The other senior prank this year involved students sleeping in their principal’s yard.
The prank was kept secret from faculty and staff, making for a surprising and delightful morning when students began arriving with toddlers and young children in tow.
Senior Jaden Hansen brought his 5-year-old sister, Kazia, and said the day created a memorable bonding experience.
“Sometimes senior pranks can go too far, but this one was just right,” Hansen said. “It was fun to watch my sister interact with everyone. She had a great time in the morning, but by the afternoon, she was definitely ready to leave high school behind.”
Lindsay brought her 10-month-old cousin, while others came with younger siblings, nieces, or nephews. Some students kept the children with them through morning classes, while others took the children home during lunch. Many even treated their young guests to lunch at McDonald’s before returning for the rest of the day.
“It was so cute to see them all walking around the school,” Lindsay said. “The little kids made friends and held hands in the hallway. It was really sweet.”
The prank received a positive reaction from students and staff alike. Lindsay said she was initially uncertain about how many students would participate.
“I wasn’t sure if people would do it or not — I thought they might think it was dumb,” she admitted. “But when people actually showed up with all these little kids, it was so much fun to see it all come together.”
The senior prank came just days ahead of Snake River High School’s graduation ceremony, which is scheduled for Wednesday.