Photo by Cristy Trujillo
From athletics to clubs, every accomplishment deserves recognition. Throughout the school year, students participate in many activities that fill their free time because they enjoy them and excel at them. We did this Friday morning with a WWE-style assembly, headlined by Bad Buffum, who got the crowd into it after his Sports Med team revived him following a nasty chair attack by Mr. Mungia!
Behind every achievement are hours of teamwork and commitment as students dedicate themselves to positively represent our school. This assembly featured a VIP section highlighting students who aren’t afraid to show their school spirit, and the 5 teachers with the most school involvement earned medals from Hulk Hogan — oh wait, that was Mr. Diener!
Cross Country, Soccer, and Swim were recognized for having great seasons. Soccer went undefeated in league play, became the Big 9 district champs, and are on to State! Cross Country also celebrated its District Title and went to State on Saturday. Volleyball recognized its seniors and their contributions to the program. Slowpitch featured its top players and their First Pitch program. Coach Dobbie reminded us that even though the Football team had a tough season, he was so proud of how the team responded and kept fighting through adversity. Coach Dobbie also took time to recognize our wrestling team’s accomplishments last year and his excitement for the upcoming season.
Mr. IKE has finally made their official introduction to the school, showing their full team, contestant and coordinator duos, and their first dash for cash of the year. Let’s congratulate the social studies students of the month. With their grades, these students have proven themselves and represented the school well. Everyone should check their emails, as the career center helps with college applications and scholarships, so visit them and get the help you need!
Sports Med was part of the opening skit and was recognized for the behind-the-scenes work they do and the impact they have on every sport by helping ensure injured athletes get the medical attention they need. Most of our musical entertainment comes from our band, who spend hours perfecting their talent to compete in events like Harvest. Band comes with color guard, who perform using flag poles, which, to me, seems like, if it hits you, ouch. Dance and Cheer spend all year cheering every game and assembly to build school spirit, with Dance going to state for 5 years in a row.
Clubs and classes like FI-Nance and Art were recognized, as they represent the school in a quieter way but still show how important it is to use the resources and opportunities provided to you.
Finally, Special Education: We all see them in the halls, in the commons, but do you really know anything about them? They do the same as anyone else as they learn to be more independent. The next time you see them, say hello, wave, or even just smile.
The last group recognized were our ASB Leadership students. Mr. Gualioni took off his Luchador mask to present them with an award for all the work they have done to make this a fun and inclusive year for our Cadets. This was one of our best assemblies; our school spirit was off the charts! Thank you to everyone who represents our school.
