On Monday, the final rally of the 2025-2026 school year took place. It featured several cultural performances, games, and dances to advertise clubs and programs.
The final rally was themed Disney Channel. The bleachers were split into four separate sections per grade, each with their own special theme. Freshmen were Disney’s Descendants, sophomores were Camp Rock, juniors were Teen Beach Movie, and seniors were High School Musical.
The rallies featured several cultural performances from the American-Filipino Association, the Anime Club, and the Punjabi Club. The crowd excitedly cheered at the diverse representation, and each club put on their own unique performance.
Other clubs also performed. The Mickey Mouse Magic Clubhouse put on a magic show that had all three rally crowds on the edge of their seats. The crowd was enthusiastic throughout this three-minute magic show, yelling their support.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School Theater also showcased a dance from their production of “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” during the rally. They performed … from the musical, dressed in full costume and stage makeup. They performed the choreography in full, and many members of the audience found the performance electrifying.
On top of wonderful performances, the 2026 Prom Court was announced. Each nominee wore a sash and walked to the center of the gymnasium to celebrate their achievements. Their peers cheered them on as they prepared to launch their Prom Royalty campaigns on both eSTEM and Main Campus. The nominees finalized the launch of Prom Royalty week by playing an intense game of tug of war.
To lighten the mood of the rally, members of the spring sports were asked to participate in two fun games. The first was musical chairs with a basketball twist, and the second was “surfing” across the gymnasium floor on air mattresses. Each sport member proudly represented their past time.
Sydney Barlett, a Prom Court nominee and one of the Spirit Commissioners for two years, reflected on the rallies and their impact on her high school career. She said, “Our school’s pep rallies have always meant a great deal to me because it’s the only time that everyone on campus comes together to celebrate all kinds of school spirit.”
She continued, “And being given the honor to dress up and host these events for the past two years has truly been one of the highlights of my high school career.”
Barlett finished her statement by reflecting on her final rally, “This last rally has been even more special because not only did I get to host, but I also got to participate as a performer with theatre and a member of prom court!! Pep rallies have given me the opportunity to do what I love with the people I love, and for that, I’ll forever be thankful to be one of your spirit commissioners!”
Junior Class President, Brooke Specht, also talked about this past rally and its impact, “From the perspective of cultivating community in the junior class, pep rallies are a rare occasion where all students are unified by a common experience and celebration. These bonding moments are not only fun in the moment but build bridges and connections that shape our high school experience.”
As the school year winds to an end, this rally will be one to remember, and its impact on several students will be everlasting.
