Although there are many ways to exemplify your school spirit, what better way than at a sporting event with your friends? While the fall sports season has come to an end, the excitement of winter sports at Spring Lake High School has just begun. With a variety of sports happening at once, it’s more important than ever to show your school spirit through both your presence and enthusiasm at any sporting event.
Throughout an amazing fall sports season, with an outstanding number of full student sections, the importance of school spirit at every game, meet, or match has truly taken shape. Not every event may be a success, but it’s never really a failure with such consistent support from energetic peers.
A student section brings energy and enthusiasm to every sporting event, which can be a turning point in the attitude of many athletes. Furthermore, it is especially encouraged to attend any home events on the Spring Lake campus. Let’s take a deeper look at junior Abbey Rogalskis point of view:
“Sometimes when we are struggling as a team, the student section really lifts our spirits, helping us regain the confidence we need in our abilities,” says Rogalski, a member of both the girls’ varsity volleyball and varsity basketball teams.
The student section is not only a support system for athletes but also an opportunity for new experiences for its participants. A fun-filled evening under Friday night lights or in a jam-packed gym can spark new friendships, creating a common ground among a diverse group of students.
“I really enjoy being a part of the student section, especially at football games. Even if we aren’t winning, the student section never fails to create a positive atmosphere for the game,” says junior Brooke Stephenson, who also added, “It’s a great opportunity to spend time with your friends, or even people you aren’t as close with.”
Overall, the student section is a great place to have fun with your friends, with a meaningful impact, as well as providing an opportunity to get to know more of your peers.
As the winter sports season continues, Spring Lake encourages any students who are able to attend a sporting event to do just that. You never know the potential your support might have for one of our teams, or the new, and exciting, experiences you could encounter. It truly means more than you might think.
