By Jackson King – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law Senior Leaders put together the first Spirit Week of the year from September 15-19.

The Spirit Week consisted of five themed days: Dress Like The First Letter Of Your First Name, Anything But A Backpack Day, Sports Jersey vs. Jersey Shore Day, USA Day, and Law Gear Day.

“Spirit Week encourages students to work together because the more you are connected to our school, the better students do academically and socially,” Law Principal Mr. Darcy said. “Spirit Week is meant to bring the entire school together.”

All week long, students and staff took part in themed dress-up days, and the celebrations wrapped up with a Pep Rally in the gym with all four grades.

“It’s fun because it’s different and it only happens every once in a while,” junior Tyler Stankevich said.

The participation across grade levels was another highlight. 

“I think it’s very fun and gives people a chance to be creative and show what they have,” junior Matthew Witteman said.

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors all contributed in different ways, creating an environment where everyone felt involved.

“My favorite day this week was anything but a backpack because it’s creative and raises school spirit,” freshman Stash Kamykowski said.

For the Pep Rally on Friday at the end of Spirit Week, students participated in games such as musical chairs and other games and competitions. There was also a performance from the choir and band. 

The goal of Spirit Week is to bring the school together and increase pride, energy, and school spirit through fun activities. 

“Spirit week helps build school spirit and community by everyone getting together and participating together throughout the school,” junior Alex Konlian said. “We have a great community, and most of our school participates in Spirit Week.”

Teachers also noted the positive energy flowing through the building. Many said that the excitement carried over into the classroom, helping students feel more motivated.

Spirit Week reminded everyone at Jonathan Law that school pride is strongest when the whole community comes together.