Getting in the Spirit
Every year, Messmer students look forward to Spirit Week. It is a tradition that students like to be a part of. Vice Principal Mr. Geoffrey Kaiser said, "Spirit week is often as enjoyable for staff members as it is for students. More than ever before, this spirit week was planned by students, from the pep rally, to the after school activities, and the dress-up week. I thought it was very well thought out." Spirit Week is a whole week (Monday thru Friday) when the school has different activities going on.
Monday, the first day of Spirit Week, was twin or triplet day.
Tuesday, was Jogging Suit day.
On Wednesday, students had the choice to dress their best, like they are going to Church.
Thursday, the Fourth day of Spirit Week, students could wear a pink shirt or a Dig Pink T-shirt for the volleyball game later on that day.
Friday students had a choice to wear their class colors. The freshmen color was orange, sophomore's was yellow, the junior color was blue and seniors wore black.
Junior Tanisha Harris said "My favorite activity in spirit week was the pep rally, because I got to show my class pride with my fellow classmates and have a great time." Junior Shayla Evans said "My favorite activity during spirit week was Jogging Suit day. It was very comfortable and different."
On Friday was the Pep Rally. At the pep rally, students had the chance to show how much they enjoy their class and their school. There were activities like a tug of war, relay races, which class had the best cheer, teachers competing against each other dancing, and all classes doing the roller coaster and the "Messmer Rouser."
Junior Naomi Jordan said, "My favorite spirit week day was class color day along with our pep rally." Ms. Katie Schumacher, a Social Studies teacher, said "I will admit, I loved being able to wear sneakers and sweats on jogging suit day but since I really worked on the Bishop Bash, my favorite part was seeing students have fun and enjoy spending time with each other outside of the classroom."
Theology Teacher Ms. Abby Demeter said, "My favorite activities were the dunk tank (even though it was cold!) And the Bishop Bash." Mr. Kaiser said "For me, the pep rally is always among my favorite things as it brings our Messmer community closer together. We pray together as family, study together, and now we take time to celebrate as a family."
This year Messmer High School had a new activity as part of Spirit Week, the Homecoming Bash. This was a big step to most students and faculty. Junior Naomi Jordan said, "My first reaction was excitement and I was surprised that Messmer let us have a homecoming dance." Junior Shayla Evans said, "I was very happy and excited because it was going to be my first time going to Homecoming."
Ms. Schumacher, who helped plan the Bash with Ms. Demeter said, "The hardest thing about putting the Bishop Bash together was trying to make sure we thought of everything to go smoothly yet create an environment the students could make the most of and really enjoy."
Mr. Kaiser said, "Because we have so many people that want to help out (which is a great thing), it takes extra communication to make sure events and activities are well coordinated."
Ms. Schumacher last thoughts about the whole spirit week were, "I think Spirit Week was a success! There were a lot of ways for students and staff to get involved and many people took advantage of it and made it memorable." Ms. Demeter said, "Spirit Week turned out great! I knew our students would rise to the occasion and show their Messmer Pride." Thanks to all the people who helped put spirit week together--we enjoyed it very much!
--Contributed by junior Shela Grant
