The Howe Community Pep Rally has been a tradition for the city since 2011 The event was cancelled a year ago due to rain which resulted in a make up midseason "Silver Spike Parade " But with steamy weather and warm emotions from a hot crowd, the annual kickoff party for the football season was one of the best yet

The event was hosted by the Howe Athletic Booster Club and the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce Football players and cheerleaders were introduced from ages kindergarten through seniors All fall programs including volleyball, cross country, and band were recognized and all took turns making their way through the tunnel by way of the track and were greeted with adoring fans and family

Due to recent heavy rains, the track instead of the field was used The change actually provided for a better event overall

Keeping in tradition, Coach Steve Simmons concluded the pep rally with chants from Bulldogs of all ages

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