By Alana Pires – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law hosted its first pep rally of the year on September 23, as students got ready to cheer on the football team in their home opener that night. 

Students decorated the class sections with the class colors that were worn that day for Spirit Week. The pep rally was especially exciting, since it was the first pep rally to take place inside the new gym since before COVID. 

“I think it went great,” math teacher Ms. Russell said. “It was amazing to have all of our students together in one place for the first time since 2020. The energy was awesome.”

Students of all grades got involved in the activities and in the school spirit that day. This was an especially important event for the freshmen, as they experienced some of the fun events Law has to offer.  

“I think that the pep rally was very exciting,” freshman Avery Moulton said. “I enjoyed watching the tug-a-war and the choir singing. The cheers went well and it got me up on my feet.”

Many freshmen were excited to be a part of their first pep rally at Law, and surprised many with their enthusiasm and excitement for the activities planned.

“The students had a lot of energy for the pep rally this year,” senior Elly Van Waveren said. “We had just taught the freshmen the chants and they were louder than I expected.”

Senior members of The Jury and faculty organizers agreed that the pep rally went especially well, since it was one of the first indoor pep rally in years. The Law band, choir, and cheerleaders performed at the event.

“I do think it went pretty well considering it’s the first time we’ve done it in a while,” senior Sabrina Lawless said. “We got everything done that we wanted to get done and everyone did great with the chanting and the tug-o-war.” 

Russell said she is working on a plan to help get more students involved in activities to make an overall better atmosphere for everyone.

“This year we are going to have the Captain’s Council for each season to help with the planning of the pep rallies,” Russell said. “I think this will help involve more students and get them excited.”

This pep rally may be the first, but it is certainly not the last, and students can look forward to more pep rallies as the year goes on.