By Calder Costantini – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law High School hosted its first Pep Rally of the year on September 19.

The Pep Rally was held in the new gym. It featured games such as musical chairs, rock-paper-scissors with beads, and more. The event also tied into Save Promise Week, a national campaign promoting kindness and inclusion in schools across the country.

“Our first pep rally of the year, especially paired with Save Promise Week, is really to create a fun and welcoming environment for all of our students,” Pep Rally Advisor Mrs. Francisco said. “We had some fun competitions and activities that some students may have seen in the past while they are new to others.”

The Pep Rally kick-started school spirit at Jonathan Law this year. 

“School spirit RUNS the pep rallies,” Law Principal Mr. Darcy said. “The senior class leaders made sure to incorporate the whole school, the best they could.” 

Many dedicated senior student leaders work hard to keep spirits high and keep the whole school involved in fun upcoming events, sports, clubs, and more.

“I was looking forward to getting all the classes involved and all the games we have organized for the Pep Rally,” Senior Leader Yeiden Nieves said.

The event also built momentum for that evening’s varsity football game, where Jonathan Law clinched a narrow 28–27 victory at home against Xavier.

“My class enjoyed this whole event,” freshman Stanley Kamykowski said. “The games were very well put together, and it seemed everyone was looking forward to the rest of the year.”

This Pep Rally kicked off a year full of school spirit and fun activities for the whole school.

“Hopefully we can increase participation little by little,” Pep Rally Advisor Mrs. Jones said. “School spirit is an underrated aspect of a school community.”

As the Pep Rally began, student leaders united the school by leading a chant throughout the entire gymnasium, motivating students to cheer loudly and bring the energy.

“The Pep Rally was great,” Nieves said. “The classes really brought the energy, and the games were electric.”