With the influx of COVID-19 and campus construction, no Central Hardin student has experienced the full fun and chaos of a real Bruin pep rally. But with time, patience, and hard work, this is soon to change. With the first pep rally of the 2023-2024 school year coming up tomorrow, there are a few things we need to talk about.
The biggest point in need of emphasis is etiquette. It is clear that most teachers and administrators want this to be a fun time for everyone, but there are a few things to know and avoid. These are detrimental when trying to achieve a smooth, fun pep rally.
“I mean just rude hateful stuff,” Principal Tim Isaacs explained, “Just anything that could get anyone hurt.”
“I need my upperclassmen to set the example. You’ve been here, you want this to be something special… then you make it special,” Isaacs said.
In a joint interview with assistant principals Chase Cruse and Dan Corley, they had similar things to say.
“I want them to be loud and energetic when it’s time to represent your class,” Corley said.
“I want them to be enthusiastic and engaged. I want them to participate when asked to,” Cruse contributed in agreement.
“Celebrate within reason. If you yell things out that shouldn’t be yelled in public we will have to remove you and that causes a scene for everybody and it is completely unnecessary. It takes away from the purpose of this whole thing.” Cruse comments on behavior.
Counselor and football enthusiast Katy Gardner simply wants students to cherish this time of laughter, pride, and celebration.
“High school years are supposed to be fun. This is a fun thing. Enjoy it. You’re out of the classroom. School spirit needs to be brought back. Go bruins!.”
Pep club sponsors Jo Million and Emily Wortham had a lot to say about how enthusiastic the students should be. When asked what Wortham wants to see during the pep rally she said, “I wanna see a lot of kids being loud, getting up, being excited, cheering, following directions, knowing what’s going on, paying attention, and having a good time.”
“You need you be on your feet cheering on whatever activity is going on,” Million said. “Don’t be sleeping! Don’t be on your phones, be engaged. You got to be up you got to be part of it.”
To wrap all these points up, the point of a pep rally is to have fun. You’re representing your class and your school. These are the times you remember and look back on it. Be loud and proud with your Bruin pride. Just remember to not be rude and disrespectful. Staying appropriate is also very important. In the end, make the most of it because a pep rally is what you make it.
