Our Pep Rally on February 21, 2024, celebrated our Winter Sports Seasons, highlighting the pivotal moments of each season for the student body. Students, grades 9-12, cheered as the Wrestling, Hockey, Boys and Girls Basketball, Indoor Track, Bowling, Gymnastic, Swimming and Diving, Rifle, Cheerleading, and Bocce Teams were announced.
Teachers and administrators performed lip dubs for the students. Dr. Postlethwait and Mrs. Bizzozero started off the performance, not to be outdone by the staff who followed. The question was asked, who let the dogs out?, and the answer is assuredly, Ms. Brodie, who entered the gym accompanied by her pup. Mr. Scheuermann and Mr. Stauffer whipped out their dance moves, and finally, Dr. Palmer, Mrs. Mash, and Dr. Gratchic gave a jaw dropping, choreographed performance that certainly was the best in show.
Then, in honor of winter sports, the shoot out and basketball games commenced.
The first basket, shot by Mrs. Mash, solicited a roaring round of applause from the student body as the staff, somewhat fairly, played our junior-senior team. With Maximus Williams towering over teachers with his 6′ 6″ frame, it was deemed acceptable that there were often six staff members on the court in the five player game or that Mrs. Fetterman hugged Allie Cervola to prevent her from playing offense.
The comical moments were also accompanied by robust and athletic performances from staff and students alike. With Mr. Harden’s fast breaks to the basket, Mrs. Mittleider’s rebounds, and Mr. William, Mr. Boyd, and Mr. Gillies running plays, the teachers won by 2 points.
Some may say they had the refs, Nick Miller and Mr. Stauffer, in their back pockets, but both teams shook hands in good fun to end the pep rally.
Overall, students appreciate the efforts of NHS, Mrs. Fetterman, and Mrs. Franklin who routinely plan and execute these school wide pep rallies for the student body. Without their careful planning, we would miss our shot at celebrating each season. Rather, with their energy and enthusiasm for Hempfield Area, it’s clear that the pep rally was a real 3 pointer!
