To boost school spirit and foster a stronger sense of community, Heritage needs more pep rallies to unite students, celebrate achievements and reignite excitement throughout the year.

Although pep rallies are a key element to bringing the schools community together, pep rallies seem to be absent this 2024-2025 season with only one so far for homecoming.

When asked about their thoughts on not having as many pep rallies, Sarah Davis (11) said, “I believe that it isn’t as fun because we are not getting to be united in our community. We used to have fun with each other and we got to see all the grades together in one place and it was something fun to look forward to.”

Pep rallies are supposed to bring a community together. A place where all grades can be present at that same time, but if we don’t have pep rallies then what is going to bring our community together?

When asked about why some students want pep rallies so badly, Sawyer Broach (11) said, “I want pep rallies for school spirit and something for students to look forward too.”

A school could greatly benefit from more pep rallies to foster a stronger sense of community and school spirit. Pep rallies are an excellent way to bring students, teachers, and staff together in celebration of school pride and unity. They energize the student body, boost morale and create an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm, especially during important events like homecoming or sports seasons. With more pep rallies, students can feel a deeper connection to their school, support their peers in extracurricular activities and build positive school culture. Additionally, they provide a fun break from the academic routine, offering a chance to showcase talents, promote school clubs and engage the entire school in activities that strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.

When asked how the admin could implement more pep rallies, Davis said, “As a spirit member we really want pep rallies. Club Fridays are a huge deal [but] they [aren’t] something that students look forward to each week, having pep rallies would increase student involvement. Having [fewer] club Fridays doesn’t mean that we are going to be less involved in the school but with pep rallies we can also be more inclusive with the whole school.”