A Unique Spirit Week!
By Valentina Omotosho ('23) and Christmiah Louisjean ('24)
Last week, Spirit Week hit the ground running at NRHS! The vast amounts of Raider Pride exhibited by the school is only evidence that we are the strongest community in Rockland! We will continue to scream and shout in the crowds of the bleachers year after year, stronger and stronger! Here are some of the highlights from the most popular days of Spirit Week!
Tropical Tuesday! (It's totally tubular!)
Spirit Week started off with a colorful and an insanely rad approach through Tropical Tuesday! Many students dressed up with leis, Hawaiian shirts, and even some skim boards!
Names: Sienna Villalona (orange shirt) & Krystina (blue shirt)
Grade: Sophomores
Question: What do you like the most about Tropical Tuesday?
They both said that they like seeing people dress up in bright and vibrant colors.
Name: Matthew Brooks
Grade: Senior
Question: What do you like the most about Tropical Tuesday?
He says that he enjoys the clothes, since he gets to dress up in something lighter for school.
Names: Brittany Narvaez (right) & Yodalin Arias (left)
Grade: Juniors
Question: What do you like the most about Tropical Tuesday?
They both like to dress up in unique outfits.
Name: Ryan Landayan
Grade: Senior
Question: What do you like the most about Tropical Tuesday?
He likes to dress up, and he likes to see other people dress up as well.
Mathletes V. Athletes
Next on the list was Mathletes vs. Athletes! The brains clashed head-to-head with the jocks! Who do you think won?
Names: Christmiah & Shahaniyya Louisjean
Grade: Sophomore & Junior
Question: What side are you repping?
Athletes - Toon Squad
Names: Lalia, Maria, & Victoria
Grade: Freshmen
Question: What side are you repping?
Mathletes
Names: Will Monahan (left) & Marco Evans (right)
Grade: Junior and Senior
Question: What side are you repping?
Athletes - Personal Jerseys
Name: Bryonna Lent Rivera
Grade: Junior
Question: What side are you repping?
Mathletes
Class Color Day & the Pep Rally
Finally, to the fan-favorite: Class Color Day! To the students, this is known as Color Wars, as we all playfully compete to see who has the greatest surge of Raider Pride in all of the classes. Students dressed in colors representing their classes, teachers supporting several classes, and a general sense of community and togetherness guided the energy of the day. Not to forget, the sheer amount of athletic excellence the school holds, which was displayed as the names of sports phenomenons rang through the speakers of the field. The efforts of teachers, class advisors, and students who made the day a memorable one are highly appreciated. If you were present at the Pep Rally, some could argue that the Seniors screamed the loudest they had ever screamed...
Names: Gianna Dellamedaglia, Leyla Ventura, & Briyanna Rentas
Grade: Seniors
Question: What was the best part of the Pep Rally?
"I really enjoyed being together with my friends for the last rally; I had a lot of fun!" -Gianna Dellamedaglia
Names: Kaelin O'Connor & Gabrielle Ceconi
Grade: Seniors
Question: What was the best part of the Pep Rally?
"It was really fun to experience a feeling of belonging, especially when it's our last year." - Kaelin O'Connor
Overall, Spirit Week at North Rockland will always remain a powerful and uniting event. Administration was overwhelmingly surprised and thrilled with the participation and turnout of the students this year. In the words of our favorite coach, "There's only two types of people in this county: those who are Red Raiders, and those who wish they were Red Raiders."
All other photos, as well as cover photo, courtesy of Christmiah Louisjean ('24), Valentina Omotosho ('23), and the NRHS Class of 2022 Instagram and Twitter page.