School spirit has always been the best way to make a team or club stand out. Every team has something special that symbolizes the achievements that everyone gets to see. Which teams create banners and change their appearance to show the school spirit they have on important game days.
Teams including basketball, football, and pom wear their uniforms on game days to encourage other students to come and show their support.
“When we wear our Pom uniforms and Football wears their uniforms students find out that there is a game that day,” says Kaitlynn Rodriguez (‘27). During Pom competitions, each member was given a stuffed bear that had each member’s name on it that they take to competitions.
Other sports teams like soccer, softball, baseball, etc. have different themes for each game day. The team dresses up by having pajama days, dress as your type day, or grade color day.”For dress as your grade day during my freshman year,” says Torie Patterson (‘28),”I brung in a baby bottle and a binky to show that my grade corresponds to being a baby.”
Every year in September, to introduce the members of each team, a Homecoming Parade is held. This event includes all sports teams coming together to make their own float that corresponds to their team. By decorating the float in creative ways, others are able to see how much effort the team puts into things they do. Many athletes get on the float to toss candy to the audience.“I got the chance to stand on the float as we made our way around the school,” says Pietra Odell (‘27).“There were parents and students cheering us on the whole way.”
The student section at games also plays a huge role in showing school spirit, by dressing up differently each game based on the theme. Fans come with signs, props, outfits, and their spirit to support their teams. “I came to a game with my face painted, says Connor Wilcox (‘26) “I always make sure to have corresponding props.”
Catching fans’ attention and getting them to come support your team at games is important. “I see posters posted about Skyline clubs” says Annika Darragh (‘27). “Then I check their social media that they post on to express themselves.”
Sports Schedules for important dates.
