This year on Friday, October 11, Patriots enjoyed various spirit-themed festivities. From dressing up in black and gold to cheering on teams at the annual pep rally, Patriot Pride was at an all-time high.
Friday’s dress-down theme was Black and Gold. All students and faculty were instructed to wear their favorite JC merchandise or anything that showed off their school colors. Girls wore gold tutus and headbands with black leggings and various shirts, and boys mostly wore sweatpants with JC hoodies.
Senior Brooke Carroll said that her favorite part of Friday’s dress-down theme was “coming together with my senior class and going all out for our last spirit day.”
Sophomore Madison Harris enjoyed this theme, but if she could change anything she said she would “make it acceptable to wear black and gold face paint.”
Every spirit day included an in-school special activity, and Friday’s was the pep rally.
The pep rally allowed all fall sports to be represented. From football to field hockey, each team was called into the gymnasium to be recognized and cheered on by their peers.
The cheerleaders gave a show-stopping performance during the pep rally. There were various stunts and songs, making it exciting and extremely impressive to watch. Madison Harris enjoyed cheering in the pep rally and showing off her hard work in front of the entire school.
During the pep rally, different sports teams battled it out over games like Hungry Hungry Hippo, Tug-of-War, and Hula-Hoop Rock Paper Scissors. Grade levels cheered on teams, making the gym roar with excitement.
Junior Sescie Wann enjoyed the Hula-Hoop Rock Paper Scissors game the most out. “I am friends with a lot of people on the volleyball team, so I really enjoyed watching my friends and cheering them on.”
The Homecoming Football Game was on Friday evening. Alumni, parents, and students from all grades showed up to cheer on the Patriot football team.
Halftime was kicked off by all a performance by the cheerleaders. The Royal Homecoming Court representatives then were announced. Patriots from each grade level had their names announced while they proudly walked across the field. After the Court was announced, the marching band and color guard took the field with a choreographed routine.
Unfortunately, JC lost 6-3 in overtime to St. Vincent Pallotti High School.
The game buzzer sounded, officially ending Spirit Week as students would soon begin preparations for the Saturday’s Homecoming Dance.