The Do's and Don'ts of Showing School Spirit

High school is a time for self-expression. One of the best ways to express yourself is through school spirit. Many people actually like their high school; maybe not the studious part but definitely the social part. When someone says something bad about your school you try to defend it, right? Well many people like to show the other schools that theirs is superior by showing off their school spirit; like at sporting events and such. A lot of girls go all out for sporting events, and this is a list of the dos and don’ts of showing off school spirit.

            One of the best ways to show school spirit is to go all out. If your school makes a certain event a white out, meaning you wear all white, then don’t be that one person that wears a black shirt or any other color that’s not close to white. If you’re feeling artistic, you can even add in some body paint or sparkles, which adds a little something extra. You want to show the opposing team that your school is going to come together as one and beat them. However it’s not always a white out. Your school will most likely switch it up a bit; like adding in school colors so make sure you know the theme before going to the game.

            Another way to show school spirit is through cheers. Most sports have cheer leaders for a reason. They’re there to get the crowd pumped up to win. Not just to look cute and do cool stunts. Plus the louder the fans, the better the team tends to play. If you are a cheer leader, be proud of that. Yes, a lot of guys think you’re dumb and ditzy blondes, but that doesn’t have to define who you are. Prove them wrong.

            Wearing t-shirts with the school’s logo or anything having to do with the school is a sure way for people to know what school you represent. You don’t have to wear them just at sporting events either. Numerous people around town will easily recognize what school you go to, just by what you’re wearing. Many high school clubs and sports teams raise money for their cause by selling t-shirts advertising what they’re doing. For example, volleyball players have the opportunity to buy t-shirts and hoodies with their name on the back, along with the school’s logo on the front. They offer fan shirts for the parents as well; so they can support their kids and their school.

            You would think its common sense, however some people don’t know how NOT to show school spirit. Getting drunk or high to act “cool” during a sporting event or even at school is not a good way to represent your school. So just keep that in mind, because even when you don’t think people are watching, they really are.

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