By Kendall Upchurch and Marina Cosmas – Staff Reporters

Jonathan Law students and staff are kicking off Spirit Week aiming for high spirits to prepare for the Pep Rally on Tuesday. 

“The main purpose of our first Pep Rally was just a ‘Welcome To Law’ Pep Rally, whereas this Pep Rally is more focused on Thanksgiving – being thankful for each other and our school community,” Math teacher Mrs. Francisco said. “Football and Powderpuff are also a main focus of Thanksgiving, and therefore, for this Pep Rally as well.”

With Spirit Week days ranging from pajamas, throwbacks, holidays, dressing as centuries, Law ear, and Color Wars, Law is building up the energy for the blackout-themed Pep Rally. 

“A spirit week is meant to have all students and staff participate in fun activities that bring us together as one JLHS family,” Principal Mr. Darcy said. “They are intended to allow all students and staff to feel like they belong.”

While students are showing their support off the field, Law’s football team is preparing itself for the big Thanksgiving Day game against Foran, with the hope of another win for the Lawmen. 

“The football team feels very prepared, we have been practicing hard and watching countless hours of film.” Senior Captain Nick Cosmas said. “Mentally, we are ready to go and filled with energy to expect anything they bring.”

The highly-anticipated Pep Rally is bringing the whole school together to show their support for the big game. A group of students and staff is one behind all of the preparation and planning of the pep rallies throughout the school year. 

“I have always been super school spirited, whether that meant dressing up for spirit weeks or supporting my peers at their sporting events or drama productions, so I think that made me a good fit for hosting pep rallies and being someone who promotes all the great Law activities we do,” Senior Leader Kayla Markowitz said.

The hope of having a Spirit Week and a Pep Rally is for the school to come together as a community and to show how they support each other. 

 “Honestly, my biggest goal is that students feel connected to Law and to each other, and feel a sense of pride for their school, as it is such a great community to be a part of,” Markowitz said. 

Creating the best memories is the ultimate goal, and giving students the chance to dress up and have fun with each other. With the 40-minute Thanksgiving Pep Rally, the Senior Leaders and Fransisco are trying to make each minute worth it.

“I hope students feel spirited and excited after leaving the pep rallies.” Senior Leader Fiorella Gargiulo said. “We want underclassmen to get excited or the upcoming events we advertise and hope to inspire juniors to join us in lending spirit at Law.”