Where can an underclassman trash talk with a principal? Only one place: the Ultimate Uno Club.

For one hour during Uno Club meetings, the battle is to see who is the best at the card game Uno.  

Aaron Fernandez is currently in his third year with the club. With three years experience, Fernandez is the undisputed king of Uno.

Ultimate Uno has been at Trinity for more than 10 years. In those years a lot of great moments have happened. Fernandez said his best memory was when a player drew 17 cards before finding a match. The club has remained relatively the same size since its beginning, usually 4 to 10 members.

The game of Uno is simple: match the card of the last player until you run out of cards. You are allowed to match using the number or the color of the card. Everyone in the club has a rival. For Fernandez, that rival is Trinity Principal Mr. Dan Zoeller, also the club moderator.

Of course, as with all games, luck plays a part in Uno. Fernandez said, “Sometimes you win; most times you lose.”

Being with the club for three years, Fernandez has made some great friends. He usually only plays Uno when the club meets every other week.

The matches are very competitive. Fernandez said in a recent match that some of the guys were cocky. Some trash talking definitely takes place.  Uno does not require any mandatory practice. The game is just relaxing fun after school.

During the match, Zoeller and Ian Barry both had hard-fought victories. Michael Davis and Hunter Mulloy were on the losing end. It’s a good thing there is always another day to prove your stuff.