By Aislyn McKernan – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law hosted its first pep rally of the year on September 22 to show support for the fall sports teams.

The students in the stands wore their colors for color wars and they cheered on the fall sports team as they ran out into the rally. The pep rally also featured the national anthem led by the Choir, a Law Band performance, and a routine put on by the Law cheerleaders. 

“I think the first pep rally was good overall,” math teacher and Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Francisco said. “I think we could always be a little more spirited but it was a good way to start the year off.” 

After the fall sports teams ran out, the Law Choir performed the National Anthem. This is the first time this year the Choir has performed together. 

“I think the Choir performed very well, especially for it being their first performing together,” Choir Director Ms. Jones said. 

Russell said there will be more pep rallies coming soon.

“We will have one for the Thanksgiving game and Powder Puff,” Russell said. “We will also have one for winter sports and spring sports.”

This year’s first pep rallied was planned, organized, and emceed by the senior class officers. A group of seniors, including the class officers, usually plan the pep rallies along with Francisco and Russell.

“I hope to help with future rallies, and as class President, I know our Student Council will definitely be planning some more for the future,” Senior Class President Ike Opayemi said.

During the pep rally, a group of Law students played musical chairs as a fun way to get everyone hyped for the football game that night.

“We (the Student Council members) came up with the activities and games,” senior Isabella Gecaj said.

The pep rally also included a routine performed by Law’s cheer team.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the cheer team’s performance,” Law cheer coach Morgan Colombo said. “It has been a long time since they’ve done an actual routine in front of their entire school and they went out and nailed their halftime routine.” 

After the performance, Law’s cheerleaders also helped out with cheers for the game later that night.

“We haven’t had a performance from the cheerleaders in a for the past couple pep rallies and I think that really helped to get the crowd involved and excited,” Russell said.