In a vibrant display of school spirit and camaraderie, the Student Council at St. Bernard sponsored a Fall Sports Pep Rally on Friday, December 1. The event kicked off with the infectious beat of the pep band as they performed songs that echoed throughout the gymnasium. The music served as a dynamic backdrop, amplifying the excitement as students and staff eagerly anticipated the unfolding festivities.
The pep rally began with the announcement of the student-athletes from various fall sports. Calla and Abigail, two Student Council members, announced the names of each student-athlete in cross country, soccer, volleyball, and football. As the athletes heard their names announced, they ran onto the court amid thunderous applause and were personally high-fived by a line of Student Council members.
Teachers took center stage in an unexpected twist by participating in a lighthearted game of musical chairs. Laughter, cheers, and screams filled the air as educators showcased their playful side. There were four preliminary rounds (primary, intermediate, middle school, and specials) before the championship round. The ultimate victor of this entertaining contest was none other than Mrs. Lamm, whose jubilant celebration added an extra layer of joy to the event. The third graders were ecstatic to see their teacher as the ultimate champion. “I’d like to thank God, my family, and the 3rd grade squad for believing in me and supporting my dream,” said Mrs. Lamm.
“One of the BEST moments of my life was beating Mr. Lambert!” said Mrs. MacDonald, a middle school math teacher. She made it to the championship round along with Ms. Kickels and Mr. Sabin before ultimately being defeated by Mrs. Lamm.
As the pep rally reached its conclusion, it was time for the much-anticipated game of Chuck-A-Duck. Earlier in the week, Student Council sold rubber ducks as a fundraiser to students who wanted to participate. All week long students lined up outside of the main office to purchase their ducks in hopes of winning the ultimate prize…a Squishmallow.
At the start of the game, students were divided into groups by grade level. On the count of three, ducks began soaring into the air as fans in the bleachers cheered on their classmates. Students aimed to have their ducks land on the center target that was surrounded by hula hoops to win a Squishmallow. Ultimately, there were three winners from each unit. The primary winners were Ruby, Gwendolyn, and Aislinn. Sahani, Alina, and Carson were the champions for intermediate students. The middle school champs were Carter, Giselle, and Kimberly. Don’t worry though…students whose ducks landed in the outer hula hoops still walked away as winners. They each received a NUT (No Uniform Today) Card as a consolation prize.
Reflecting on the success of the pep rally, Ms. Dudzik (assistant principal) remarked, “The pep rally truly embodied the spirit of our school community. It was fantastic to see our student-athletes being celebrated, teachers joining in the fun, and everyone coming together for a day of spirited festivities.”
Make sure to check out the St. Bernard Facebook Page to see photos from the event. There is even a special video that shows Mrs. MacDonald’s epic win over Mr. Lambert in the preliminary round of musical chairs!
St. Bernard Catholic School (PK3-8) is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school with open enrollment serving preschool students and elementary students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. St. Bernard provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.
