The 47th annual Purple Feather Day took place at Central’s Seeman Stadium on Tuesday, April 23. Students who have a weighted GPA equal to or higher than 3.5 were invited to attend the celebration, which began in Eagle Time and continued through second block. This year’s celebration included relay races, snacks, photo booths and inflatable obstacle courses.  

“I love Purple Feather Day, and this year, it was elevated to something even more special,” junior Kaitlyn Abboud said. Bounce houses were a pleasant addition that haven’t been seen in the past, contributing to a great celebration, she said. 

“I loved racing my friends in the bounce houses,” sophomore Sienna Maskin said. Sophomore Izzy Worden agreed, saying the bounce houses made the experience far better than last year’s celebration, which took place on a rainy day and did not include the same fun activities.  

Students gave mixed reviews on the relay races. Worden said she was not a big fan since not everyone gets to partake in them. Junior Becca Rock, however, said she liked the relay races. 

The snacks were a big hit, with attendees receiving a Central-themed gift bag filled with Takis and grape Laffy Taffys, among other things. Purple donuts were also available on the field, attracting long lines.  

“The donuts were so good I came back for seconds,” Maskin said.  

Abboud and Rock both made a point to mention how interactive this Purple Feather Day was compared to past celebrations. However, Rock wants to see a return of the signature Purple Feather Day flags, which were absent at this year’s celebration.  

Worden said she wants future celebrations to continue having bounce houses but extend the length of the celebration. “Ninety minutes was not enough time to enjoy the bounce houses, given the long lines,” she said.  

Regardless of what future celebrations look like, the requirement of having a 3.5 GPA will continue as tradition. Everyone The Register spoke to said the requirement is reasonable and that students who met it deserved their chance to go outside and clear their minds for a block.