It’s Time Spirit Days Stepped Into the Limelight

Kristen Lamb

The beauty of Homecoming Week is that every aspect of school life becomes exhilarating. There are several opportunities each day to express school spirit as well as build the anticipation for the main focal points including the football game and dance.  One of the main, yet regrettably subjugated, staples of homecoming week are the spirit days.  Spirit days are designated to each day of the week, each with a different theme that students can up dress in accordance with.  Not only do these days provide students with the opportunity to have fun with their outfits, but they also create a sense of campus unity as many students who participate can see their peers showing their support alongside with them.  Unfortunately, the spirit days that were presented to us this year were not as imaginative or fun as they could have been to inspire students to take part in, which was reflected in diminishing participation. Although the football game and dance were both activities that were put on and managed very successfully, these events only reach a selective group of students that enjoy social outings and have the extra time. I don’t think the importance of the spirit days, that leading up to these events, are being recognized for their true potential. I think that these days are an important aspect to the homecoming week for they reach the broadest audience. Even if a student is not interested in attending the games or other festivities throughout the week, they will always attend school which gives them more occasion to be involved.  Because all students are able to show their school spirit during very convenient times of school hours, making spirit days reach the extent of their enjoyment should be made a definite priority.  This could be achieved by customizing the themes of the days to reflect what the students of the whole school are interested in rather solely amongst the student leadership team.  In the past, the themes have remained virtually unchanged and continue to be repeated throughout the years.  I think the addition of new and creative themes, modified to reflect the wants of the entire student body, would work to evoke a renascent interest in participating as well as revitalize Bronco spirit.