The colors of autumn have arrived on the Mountain, but rather than orange and red, the Storm King campus turned blue yesterday– CODE BLUE, that is. On Tuesday, October 2, the entire school community put aside Dress Code and wore something blue to get ready for SKS’ Fall Pep Rally. The event took place in the gymnasium after classes to celebrate our fall athletic teams, foster school spirit, and have fun.

 

 

DJ music was pumping as students, faculty, and parents poured into the gymnasium to enjoy the festivities. The rally began with a fast and furious game of speedball. It was the eighth grade teamed up with the seniors against the other team of freshman, sophomores, and juniors. As the fans cheered, both sides displayed great skill in combinations of soccer and basketball moves. The excitement grew with the help of the SKS Cheerleading Club and Ms. Liggett, who was painting faces in blue, white, and gold. Fans were also greeted with a table of delicious baked goods courtesy of the Storm King School Parents Association.

 

 

After the game, each of Storm King’s seven varsity and JV fall athletic teams made a dramatic entrance to the gym as their coaches and captains called out their names. With the cheerleaders revving up the fans, all of the teams received plenty of applause. The most cheers went to the girls cross country team – Storm King’s newest team on the roster – after they placed first in their first two meets of the season last month. The fans also enjoyed a short performance by Mr. Nelson’s music students who played great pep rally numbers including When the Saints Go Marching In and the theme from Star Wars. Athletic Director Joseph Graziosi concluded the rally by thanking his coaches, teams, and students, and reminding all that the “Drive for Five” HVAL trophies is officially on.