That Day We Pulled Off a Heist

Bust of Juno
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023

After nearly 70 years of peace and quiet, the Bust of Juno made a triumphant return to SAS in 2017. Since then, high school classes at SAS Pudong have been competing against each other in a tug of war during Spirit Weeks to decide the statue's fate. And once the winner is declared, it's all about plotting and planning to see who holds onto her.

Last year's heist by class of '23 student Rebecca was daring, perhaps inspired by the getaway cars of 1932. After the faculty won the tug of war, she cleverly swiped the Bust from a teacher's hands and made a quick getaway on an SAS bus. From there, Juno was spotted at Halloween parties and Family Marts, and someone somehow managed to poke a hole in her. But thanks to Nurse Anna's bandages, she's no worse for wear. 

Bust of Juno

 

Now it’s up to the class of ‘24 to hold onto Juno. And who better to learn from than their counterparts from a century ago? Class of 1924’s Margaret Patterson Mack recounted in her autobiography a particularly memorable night when she tied a string to her big toe and put the other end out the window so it could be pulled to wake her up in case she was needed. We’re not encouraging the current class of 2024 to go to such lengths, but you never know what could happen. 

Bust of Juno

 

So, will the class of '25 be able to outsmart their rivals and steal the statue away? Only time will tell. Rebecca, who stole it from faculty last year, had this advice for younger students: "It's almost our duty to continue the legacy. Have fun with it! Keep it competitive and don’t get too invested in keeping hold of it."

Whatever happens next, one thing is for sure: the Bust of Juno is a beloved and iconic part of É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½'s long history. Here's to many more years of clever heists and friendly competition. 

Bust of Juno

 

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