The Amazing Shake is a competition that places an emphasis on teaching students manners, discipline, respect, and professional conduct. Students learn the nuances of professional human interaction as they are taught skills such as how to give a proper handshake, how to “work a room,” how to give a successful interview, and how to remain composed under pressure. The goal is to prepare our students so that they are able to present themselves exceptionally well for opportunities today as well as those that will come in the future.
The 3-day competition consists of case-scenario stations set up around the school that every student must pass through while exercising etiquette, composure and savoir-faire. The first round is the work the room, the second round is the Gauntlet and the third round is fine dining! Top performers advance to the next level of challenges until there is ultimately one overall global champion! Each school will them compete at the district level and then the last one standing gets to go to Atlanta and compete at the global level!!
There will be pictures to come of all the kiddos that have competed in the past 2 rounds here at Barry STEAM Academy. On November 13, 2024 the 3rd round will commence and it is the Fine Dining round. The kids get to go to Texas Roadhouse who DONATED 12 free meals for our top 12 of The Amazing Shake competition! They’re also going to judge it and do a tour for the kids where they can make their own bread and teach them a line dance!