Klein Hacks’ Hack-A-Thon
Klein Hacks hosted a 24 hour coding competition called Hack-A-Thon that lasted from April 1-2. Throughout the event, small tournaments of various games were hosted to give participants fun activities to do along with the main event.
With judges watching, senior Alexander Betancourt presents Klein Forest’s project, Math Party, a parody of Mario party using 5th grade level math questions. With each space a player takes, they will answer a randomly generated addition, subtraction, or multiplication question. At the end of the competition, Klein Forest won 2nd place.
Preparing for the Hack-A-Thon, the Klein Forest media staff set up their cameras and got ready to record the 24 hour event. From left to right, seniors Isaac Almaraz, Melanie Cardona, David Ramirez-Torres, Fernando Olivares, and Josephine Veneracion.
At the Klein Forest table, Mr. Mundo gives advice to junior Pablo Perez and sophomore Han Nguyen while junior Jose Ortiz works on his solo game project.
Students line up to receive their Hack-A-Thon shirts as Klein Hack’s staff passes them out. Senior Isaac Almaraz takes his shirt to wear.
With all eyes on her, Jacqueline Vital gives a presentation to the Hack-A-Thon participants about a day in her life as a data analytics analyst.
As each school works on their coding project, a Tetris tournament is held in the meantime. Students compete for the highest score with the winner earning a mystery prize.
On the 300 question computer science and programming pop quiz, the Klein Forest team achieves the highest score. They posed for pictures to celebrate their achievement. From left to right, top to bottom, senior Alexander Betancourt, freshman Isabella Garcia, senior Moises Aguilar, senior Bill Nguyen and sophomore Ibrahim Syed.
Players from various Klein schools participated in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.
Tying the score 1-1 in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate match, Bill Nguyen and his opponent advanced to the final game in a best of 3.
Representatives from each Klein school listen attentively to the Klein Hack’s staff, who explained the presentation process for their projects.
Shirts are laid on a table to be signed by participants of the Hack-A-Thon. These shirts will be given to Klein High administration as an appreciation gift.
In a rare turn of events, Klein High and Klein Oak take 1st place together as the overall winners of the Hack-A-Thon.
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