Spirit, let’s hear it
October 17, 2016
Spirit days scream pride throughout the school; they bring students together. Students participate to show their love for not only the school, but the event they dress up for. When it comes to the beginning of the first semester, nothing but spirit fills the first few weeks of the school year.
Students are proud to represent the school, and what is a better way to show it than with the school colors? When football season begins, students cheer on the team by participating in the different events and spirit days.
StuCo takes the time to create the spirit days so the rest of the student body can enjoy them. The days are definitely creative, and some students take it to new levels when it comes to dressing up.
Spirit days are a great way for students to feel closer to their school and the sports teams. Many kids participate because they enjoy collaborating with their peers. It makes school much more fun and entertaining when you get to walk around and see all of the ideas students come up with.
When it comes to the spirit weeks like Battle of the Axe, homecoming or Red Ribbon Week, the majority of the student body participates in the spirit days. The amount of school pride students have is obvious; it’s unique as it’s something not many schools have. Some students complain about mum and garter day when large flowers and loud bells fill the halls, but it’s part of not only a school tradition, but a Texas one as well.
Sophomore Anna Sidorenko and junior Giselle Santos dress up for Hawaiian Day on Wednesday, Sept. 28 for BOTA week.
While sometimes you have to buy various supplies or items to participate in specific spirit days, administration does not make it a requirement. Many times spirit days are reused throughout the years, and so money doesn’t go to waste for only one day.
Hat and pajama day are two spirit days that allow unique opportunities for students to break dress code. These days provide students more choices in what they can wear, and so as a result, more students typically participate.
Spirit days make school days more tolerable and enjoyable. They show the number of students who love to bleed maroon. Be proud to flaunt your spirit gear and show you are a proud Farmer.
