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Holding hands, freshman Ava McMahon dances with freshman Julie Anisimova Aug. 12 on the track. At the Freshman Mixer the youngest students danced with Link Crew and StuCo members. “I think the Freshman mixer was a good experience,” McMahon said. “I had lots of fun and it was a great start to my freshman year.” photo

Recording a video, senior Micah Reeves helps hold up the Spirit Stick Oct. 7 in the Main Gym. Reeves used the footage for his YouTube video titled “Homecoming 2022.”

“It was really cool when all the seniors brought the spirit stick back,” Reeves said. “When I looked back at the clips, I got [one] of me extending my hand and touching spirit stick.” Reeves said. Photo

During the team’s pre-game huddle, sophomore Omarion Dilunga, junior Brooks Borgman, senior Jack Groebe, junior Caleb Munsayakham, junior Lucas Taitt and senior Nestor Reyes shout Oct. 13 at Gardner-Edgerton High School.

While the Cougars were huddled, they performed their “Boom Boom” chant before the match. “The pre-game huddle gets us locked in and focused for the game,” Groebe said. “Our chant has been a tradition for years and gets us pumped up to go out and win the game.”

Senior Evan Mitchel begins his race Oct. 15 at Rim Rock Farm. Many cross country runners have different mindsets throughout the race. “In the first half of the race I’m thinking smart, not trying to go out too hard,” Mitchell said. “Then in the second half, I’m just trying to pick people off one by one.”