Liberty High School held their homecoming pep rally on Friday, Sept 26. While the beginning of the school year can be confusing and tough for students and teachers, homecoming is a significant event in the school year and is a way for students and staff to let loose while still showing school spirit.
School spirit is a huge part of the high school community and is a fun and encouraging way to be a part of a school’s community. For many students, it’s essential to participate in these pep rallies because they foster a sense of community, boost school spirit, and create lasting memories.
The majority of students were in agreement that the seniors would be the grade most likely to go all out. However, sophomore Brandon Calderon stated he thinks the juniors could give the seniors a run for their money. Calderon’s statement highlights the competitiveness between juniors and seniors, motivating them to truly represent their community.
Between all of the cheers, there is a wide variety of entertainment that Liberty provides, whether it’s between the party cheer, the do it cheer, or the red and blue cheer. All cheers make the students get up to be loud and proud. When asking the student community, the most liked cheer is the party cheer. This cheer really shows the compassion and competitiveness in each grade. The party cheer is very nostalgic for the community.
Students across all grades are buzzing with anticipation for the event. For many, the rally is a chance to let loose and fully immerse themselves in school culture. Senior Hunter Anderson said he’s most looking forward to the chance “to get everybody hyped,” while his classmate, Max Bower, stated his goal is “Getting loud and supporting liberty.” Junior Delicia Adams is simply excited about “The people,” noting the rally is a fantastic opportunity for social connection.
A common theme emerged from students when asked what they were looking forward to, a brief reprieve from the school day grind. Sophomore Jackson Moler simply looked forward to “Not having to do work.”
Junior Alexandra Hardy took a more practical approach, admitting she was looking forward to “getting out of class,” depending on the timing of the rally.
Freshman Kaylee Suarez has a different focus, stating she is “looking forward to performing,” highlighting the students involved in the rally’s planned routines.
Freshman James Rallyis looking forward to, “definitely the cheering.”
When asked why school spirit is so important, students provided insightful answers that went beyond just making noise. Many emphasized the collective benefits. Delicia Adams believes school spirit “brings people, it makes it like school a little bit better, and like it really gives more life to just school instead of just work.”
Bauer further acknowledged the rally as a reflection of the entire institution, stating, “School spirit shows our school’s culture.”
Freshmen offered similar community-focused perspectives. Kaylee noted that school spirit “just brings the community to school so we can all connect,” a sentiment echoed by Rally, who simply said it builds “the community, so we can all connect.”
Moler agreed, saying it “Connects the students.” For Alexandra Hardy, the meaning is simple and direct: “School spirit is important because it shows you care for your school.”
The popularity of the cheers was clear. The “Party Cheer” dominated the responses, with Anderson and Bower, and Moler all naming it their favorite. Kaylee cited both “the color cheer and the party cheer,” showing its appeal across different grades. Adam’s, however, broke the mold, preferring the “Do It Cheer,” while Hardy was a fan of the “Red Blue Cheer.” Rally was enthusiastic about all the cheers, saying “I like all of them.”
The question of which grade would “go all out” revealed a clear consensus: the seniors. Anderson, Bower, Hardy, Adam’s, Moler, Kaylee, and Rally all agreed that the graduating class would show the most spirit. This collective belief puts a target on the seniors, challenging them to live up to the high expectations of the rest of the student body.