School Spirit by Talia Criso

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I had an epiphany.

It was only like 15 minutes ago, but I was scrolling through TikTok (an app if you're reading this Mrs. Kopp) and I came across a video of a high school student section. In the video, the stands were filled with kids who were all dancing and really participating. I don't know if it was just because I was a freshman last year, but I feel like in our school no one really has any school spirit. During football games the crowd barely cheers and sits down during band, cheer, color guard, etc., not everyone even comes to the games. It's a very divided atmosphere.

That's when I thought, maybe I can change that. If I ran for student body president maybe I could change every one's high school experiences. So many kids are stressed out during school and just overall associate it with negative thoughts. What if instead, there were more spirit weeks, pep rally's, and dances? What if everyone from different friend groups could come together and just have fun, since we're only going to be kids for a couple more years before we have to grow up.

I probably won't go through with it, but I think it would be a good idea that would benefit a lot of people.

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2019 at 12:56 PM

    I loved this piece! I feel the same way about just being kids before it's too late. I really enjoyed the TikTok as well.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Love this! Definitely join student council and get stuff like this to happen, we need it!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM

    I agree and think our school could use some more school spirit. With that in mind I am interested to see, if elected, what changes you would make to ensure more students participate in school events.

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  4. DanielleSeptember 9, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    I think more school spirit would be great! I'd love to see a crowd cheering for everyone at the games.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:29 PM

    Your so right we don't have enough school spirit to bring us together as a whole class. But even if we had more pride it our school would it benefit the stress and negative energy?

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2019 at 7:32 AM

    sounds like a fun app

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2019 at 9:14 AM

    facts with the stress

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    This would be so fun. You should run for president.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    You should go through with it, I love that idea and totally agree!!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM

    You should totally run for student council! I really like what you said about the football games, its nice when the student section participates during band and cheer performances.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2019 at 9:26 AM

    I agree about the whole school spirit thing and having fun at games. Football games are one of the few things about high school that make it somewhat enjoyable, so why not make them super fun! I think you would be great on the student council and can definitely get everyone more into the games.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM

    I totally agree, and you would be great on student council!! I wish there was more school spirit.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    I love your idea of encouraging more school spirit, and if you ran for student council, I would definitely vote for you!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    I agree! Our school needs more school spirit and if your ran for president, I think that would definitely be possible!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2019 at 12:47 PM

    Talia please do this!!!! I see Tik Tok videos like this all the time and I always wish our school did something similar.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:36 AM

    Love this!! I totally agree.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2019 at 3:17 PM

    Cant wait to run for VP with you and changed the high school experience for everyone!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:32 PM

    I love this our school could use a little more school spirit! You'd have my vote!!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    YES! great idea- I agree

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