Every October, an influx of school spirit sweeps through the halls at Old Rochester Regional High School. Usually taking place in the middle of the month, the Homecoming football game and dance are among the school year’s most anticipated events.
Proceeding Homecoming, there will be four ‘Spirit Days,’ which include themes like ‘Pajama Day’ and ‘Twin Day’ that have been historically popular at the High School. These events are designed to build interest in the weekend’s events, and of course, inspire school spirit. Spirit Week culminates on Friday afternoon with the Fall Pep Rally and the Homecoming Skits. All students attend the Pep Rally, where recent triumphs of the school’s sports teams are celebrated, and both the Jazz Band and school Chorus perform. Each class puts on a skit, which ideally ties in pop culture references and school spirit in an entertaining manner. School administrators determine which skit is the best, and the event successfully promotes the weekend activities to the entire school population.
The highlight of the week for many will be the big home football game that takes place on Friday, October 17. Our Bulldogs, who currently have a 3-2 record, will take on the Wareham Vikings at 7:00 pm. A large crowd is expected to cheer the Bulldogs on to victory. Junior Jacob Castelo voiced his opinion on the big game. “The football games are a great time to hang out with your friends, and if you have friends on the football team, cheer them on,” he said.
The following night, the annual dance will take place in the school cafeteria. This extremely well-attended event is a favorite of the student body, especially the seniors who will graduate later this year. Fellow junior Kyle Costa agreed, stating “Homecoming is a good, spirited time for ORR, and the school really comes together.”
Olivia Bellefeuille, who recently transferred from a high school in Connecticut, says no one really went to Homecoming at her old school. “I’m looking forward to going, and I’m interested to see how it is here; I’ve heard a lot of people go. It wasn’t popular at my old school.”
As Spirit Week leads into the football game and dance, the students of ORR are bound to come together and support their school. Check back next week for a recap of all the Homecoming events.
By Patrick Briand
