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| − | The Senior Quad is one of the two "quads" (courtyards) at [[Henry M Gunn High School|Gunn]]. The Senior Quad is generally considered to consist of a slightly elevated area covered by artificial turfing and a set of neat concrete squares topped with wood. There are also a few standard tables surrounding the elevated flat. It is located in front of the [[P building]], and on the [[WATT|WATT Gunn campus map]] it is simply labelled as "Quad." The area is a popular spot for upperclassmen during brunch and lunch, as it is located directly in front of the cafeteria in the P building. A wall of trees surrounds it from the side of the [[E building]], providing decent shade on hot days. School wide events, such as the Club Fair, Oktoberfest, and Welcome Back Dance are hosted in this area due to it being the largest paved open area on campus. | + | The Senior Quad is one of the two "quads" (quadrangles, a bit like courtyards) at [[Henry M Gunn High School|Gunn]]. The Senior Quad is generally considered to consist of a slightly elevated area covered by artificial turfing and a set of neat concrete squares topped with wood. There are also a few standard tables surrounding the elevated flat. It is located in front of the [[P building]], and on the [[WATT|WATT Gunn campus map]] it is simply labelled as "Quad." The area is a popular spot for upperclassmen during brunch and lunch, as it is located directly in front of the cafeteria in the P building. A wall of trees surrounds it from the side of the [[E building]], providing decent shade on hot days. School wide events, such as the Club Fair, Oktoberfest, and Welcome Back Dance are hosted in this area due to it being the largest paved open area on campus. |
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Despite being one of the two quads, the other being the [[Freshman Quad]], the Gunn WATT app's map says that it's the only quad. | Despite being one of the two quads, the other being the [[Freshman Quad]], the Gunn WATT app's map says that it's the only quad. | ||
| − | There used to be a fountain where the elevated area with turfing is now, resulting in the turfing having a rather out of place look. | + | There used to be a fountain where the elevated area with turfing is now, resulting in the turfing having a rather out of place look. In June 1994, a senior prank that had gone explosively wrong ended the career of the already-defunct fountain and injured 18.<ref>https://www.paloaltoonline.com/morgue/news/1994_Jun_10.EXPLODE.html</ref><ref>https://alexanderlaw.com/blog/explosive-devices-public-schools-and-lenient-school-administrators-the-june-8-1994-smoke-bomb-prank-at-palo-altos-gunn-high-school-that-injured-eighteen/</ref> |
Latest revision as of 16:21, 12 October 2024
Overview
The Senior Quad is one of the two "quads" (quadrangles, a bit like courtyards) at Gunn. The Senior Quad is generally considered to consist of a slightly elevated area covered by artificial turfing and a set of neat concrete squares topped with wood. There are also a few standard tables surrounding the elevated flat. It is located in front of the P building, and on the WATT Gunn campus map it is simply labelled as "Quad." The area is a popular spot for upperclassmen during brunch and lunch, as it is located directly in front of the cafeteria in the P building. A wall of trees surrounds it from the side of the E building, providing decent shade on hot days. School wide events, such as the Club Fair, Oktoberfest, and Welcome Back Dance are hosted in this area due to it being the largest paved open area on campus.
Trivia
Despite being one of the two quads, the other being the Freshman Quad, the Gunn WATT app's map says that it's the only quad.
There used to be a fountain where the elevated area with turfing is now, resulting in the turfing having a rather out of place look. In June 1994, a senior prank that had gone explosively wrong ended the career of the already-defunct fountain and injured 18.[1][2]