Two students from Illinois hired a professional bagpiper to follow their high school principal around and play music as a senior prank. The bagpiper, Scott Whitman, played for an hour non-stop in a kilt and hat while serenading principal Billy Robison. The idea came about after the students initially tried to hire a mariachi band but found it to be too expensive. Instead, they decided on a bagpiper after one of the students remembered enjoying listening to them growing up.
Whitman, of the Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums, played songs such as Amazing Grace and Scotland the Brave for the first time as part of a gig request. While the students had initially aimed to annoy the principal with the prank, Robison was thrilled once he realized what was happening. He thought the prank was creative and appreciated that it was not destructive to the school environment, as it did not require any cleanup from the custodians. The principal was impressed with the students’ creativity and thought the prank was amazing.
The students, Maggie Moore and Pierce Hill, had sought approval from school administrators before carrying out the prank. Moore mentioned that the idea for the bagpiper came about as a Plan B, after realizing that hiring a mariachi band was not feasible due to high prices and location constraints. Despite being a backup plan, the bagpiper prank turned out to be a success and was enjoyed by both the students and the principal. Whitman had not received a request like this before and found the experience to be unique and enjoyable.
Whitman followed principal Robison around the entire school, including playing music outside in the parking lot. Video footage captured the prank and showcased the bagpiper playing throughout the school premises. Both the students and the principal were pleased with how the prank turned out and considered it to be a harmless and fun way to celebrate the end of the school year. The principal commended the students for their creativity and for coming up with a prank that was entertaining without causing any trouble or inconvenience to the school staff.
The bagpiper prank was well-received by the school community, with many people finding it to be a lighthearted and enjoyable senior prank. While senior pranks are often associated with mischief and disruption, this particular prank stood out for its creativity and positive impact. The principal’s positive reaction to the prank helped create a friendly and celebratory atmosphere as the school year came to a close. Overall, the bagpiper prank showcased the students’ ingenuity and ability to think outside the box when planning a memorable end-of-year celebration.
Principal Billy Robison was initially taken aback by the senior prank involving the bagpiper, but soon embraced the music and found it to be a delightful surprise. The prank, which was orchestrated by two students, Maggie Moore and Pierce Hill, demonstrated a playful and good-natured approach to celebrating the end of their high school journey. The bagpiper, Scott Whitman, played traditional Scottish tunes as part of the prank, adding a unique and entertaining element to the school day. The success of the prank highlighted the positive and creative spirit of the students and brought a sense of joy and laughter to the school community.
