The crowded stands were full of families and students of all ages. The full stadium is no surprise to anyone when yearly Friday night lights come around. Hundreds of spirit filled fans watch and yell as their team fights to make it to the championship game. If you couldn’t make it to the game, don’t fret, the results will be broadcasted on the intercom come Monday morning.
Most students are well informed on our football team, but how many students could answer questions regarding the seasons of the overlooked clubs? How many faculty? Theatre has had a year to remember, show choir has traveled to numerous different states- both groups competing against top groups in the nation. Numerous sports teams throughout many high schools are not able to experience the same glorified pep rallies and dress-up weeks as compared to other, more ‘relevant,’ sports. Students and faculty need to come to the realization that when schools preach spirit, they don’t mean for one particular sport. To have spirit for a school means to support not only the more popular sports, but the commonly overlooked ones. Even though I myself have fallen victim to promoting more seen sports rather than aiding in the spread of less favored sports, everyone has to realize their role. And while this issue is not simply one person’s fault, many students have contributed. To have Bulldog spirit means supporting all clubs, sports, arts, and any other groups at BHS. Despite cliques and popularity, it is important to see the work and value people have in things they spend their time on, whether you understand it or not. It is time to realize that the value of something is not purely based on the viewpoint a single person or group has on it.