What do The Great Gatsby, frying pans, watermelons, and “11 shirts minus two times the number of kills you have” all have in common? All are iconic safety objects in this year’s edition of Senior Assassin. The game, which has been growing in popularity nationwide, has taken over the Nobles campus this spring, with seniors competing for supremacy over multiple rounds. The game’s premise is that each participating Class I student aims to take out their target with water while avoiding getting sprayed. Each round has a safety object that allows players to stay safe. Kills may occur at any time during the day and anywhere outside of the academic campus.
One of the best stories from this year was undoubtedly Rylan Singh’s (Class I) commitment and innovation. He got Noah Brauner (Class I) out by staking out a college revisit day for three hours. Next, he made an elaborate plan in which he faked a car accident with his mom to snipe Olivia Golhar (Class I). He then sprayed her while they were exchanging insurance information. As Brauner, who is co-running the game along with Nate Madden (Class I), said, “Rylan Singh is a force.” He seems to be the favorite to outlast all competition, but just one splash of water can change that in an instant.
Ethan Burack (Class I) was also on a successful run and taking the game seriously. He lured Valeria Yepes-Restrepo (Class I) by setting up a trap and making her target, Phiona Nabagereka (Class I), come out of the dorms. Yepes-Restrepo was stuck and couldn’t go for Nabagereka because Burack would have sprayed her, so she had to admit defeat. He got his third kill, Valerie Lane (Class I), by running down to catch her walking down to the parking lot, and Lane’s terrified screams can be heard on the Senior Assassin Instagram. His breakaway speed and calculated strategy make a lethal combination.
Another top contender was Quinn Maley (Class I). She had an impressive deposition of Shane Gallan (Class I). Her plan involved Chief Advancement Officer George Maley getting Gallan to help him with boxes in his car, leaving him off the academic campus and vulnerable. She also racked up three more kills in the parking lots and the turf, becoming the first to reach four splashes. Maley has been a menace so far at Nobles, but with so much caution and tight competition in the final five, she may have to venture off campus if she is intent on winning the title.
Make sure to check out @noblesseniorassassin2025 on Instagram to get the latest updates and see the eventual champion. Juniors, start training for next year if you want your name etched in the record books.
