The noise in the previously loud room died down to the occasional rustle of a chip bag and the methodical sliding of a pawn against the paper chessboard. The pile of disposed pieces slowly grew as the game went on.
“I see what you’re trying to do,” freshman Peyton Parrish said to his opponent, freshman Samuel Campbell. “But it’s not going to work.”
The two discussed strategies midgame as the door opened and juniors Connor Wichterich and Olivia Corzine walked in, still wearing volleyball uniforms. They sat down and brought three desks together to make room for the chessboard, chip bags, take-out-boxes of food, and a brownie each that Ms. Kamphaus baked for the group.
“Where is everyone?” Ms. Kamphaus asked, referring to the small number of students. “It’s okay though- more brownies for us.”
Wichterich and Corzine left the room taking their food before finishing their game, but were quickly replaced by several teachers coming in to speak with Ms. Kamphaus.
“Chess club,” Ms. Sykes yelled loudly as she strolled into the room and helped herself to the tray of brownies.
The group of teachers laughed loudly as they discussed the stain that had suddenly appeared on her white shirt.
“Wouldn’t it be cool if chess was an elective class,” Parrish said.
