Pep rallies are important for the teams involved to update the student body on the start of the season; however, does the student body feel the same way? 

“I’m sure plenty of students just see pep rallies as a waste of time or an opportunity to skip school,” Brett Lamonte, junior, said. 

There are many reasons why students do not like pep rallies. Students have work to do. Teenagers do not typically want to take time out of their days doing something not pertaining to them. Pep rallies do not take up a lot of time, but they shorten all class periods of that day. That means less time with material. 

“I have other things I need to be doing, like homework,” Abby Freudenberg, freshman, said. 

Students and teachers always have work to do, but think of it this way: the athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, band members, and other participants are busy, as well. They, however, spend their time doing something for the entire school. 

“Students like pep rallies because it’s where you can be with your friends and get out of class to celebrate an event,” Shellby Simon, sophomore, said. 

They are a great break from a normal school day full of work. Bringing school spirit is a good way to spend time and enjoy the school experience. It is a time to be supportive with friends.  

“If you don’t have a reason to enjoy high school, you won’t ever want to be there,” Adam Nay, senior, said. 

Teenagers only have a four short years of high school, so every moment should be treasured. Enjoy every experience that comes. Pep rallies are a great way to show school spirit, so take part in these opportunities.