GETUP

Students and staff shared their costume success.

I was the center of attention, and a ton of people asked to get a photo with me.”

– Salvatore Mancusa-Zapata ‘25

LAYOUT DESIGNMIA CARRASCO

The gym roared in awe as the seniors were defeated by the juniors at the pep rally on Nov. 2. It was usually a given that the seniors would win, but this year the tug-of-war match took a turn, and the teachers won.

“It was annoying that we got knocked out, but it was exciting to be at one of my last pep rallies and enjoy it with my friends and see them be a part of the activities. I realized that this might be one of my last times together with my class, and the thought of leaving behind my friends and teachers is sad,” senior Isabela Lanfranchi said.

The seniors had their sights set on winning the pep rally, to continue their win from the last year. The excitement of the air intesified as the gym gathered together, chanting for their class level. Students, teachers, and faculty ran

around the gym, adding to the overall energy. Because the juniors beat the seniors, they were knocked right out of the mix. Then, the juniors competed against the teachers. Ultimately, the teachers won the entire tug-of-war competition.

“I was happy to be on top. It felt fun to be the champions of the game,” broadcasting teacher Zach Garrett said. After several rounds of tug-of-war competitions, other events, such as musical chairs, took place. The dance group performed, the musical ensemble played, and the student body energized the gymnasium.

“Being a part of student government allows us to make the pep rallies more fun, and it makes it more fun for Student Government, because we always help them,” senior Johanna Ernsberger said.

Story by Ava Burke

The teachers won the annual tug-of-war game.

Teachers and faculty from different departments gathered to compete against the juniors in the pep rally’s annual tug-of-war game. It was a close call, but the teachers pulled out a win after gaining complete control in the last seconds of the game, making the juniors face defeat. “It felt good to be among faculty champions,” broadcasting teacher Zach Garrett said. Photo by Monica Rodriguez.