This Halloween’s Trunk or Treat at Lambert has brought the spirit competition closer than ever with juniors in the lead. Their elaborate “Ghostbusters” display brought the Halloween spirit out and got them the points they needed to be on top. The sophomore’s 3D Jurassic Trunk is closely following behind the juniors. But in all of this, where is the senior class? As Kennedy Norman puts it, 

“Seniors are always on top,” Norman stated.

It seems almost customary for seniors to claim their title as winners of the spirit competition at the end of the year, but will the class’s spirit be reflected accurately? The seniors have brought the noise and crowds to support our teams on Friday nights at the horn or even 45 minutes away. Seniors like Norman and Cassie Lingashi are big proponents of school spirit. They both have run for the Student Government Association multiple years and Norman is the incumbent senior class Vice President, running for reelection, alongside Lingashi.  

However, if the seniors wish to take the spirit belt as they approach graduation, they will need to work as hard as possible. Lingashi mentioned that eventually, she thinks that the seniors will take over and she feels as though the spirit competition is somewhat inaccurate. But, school spirit is essential to a great high school experience. 

“School spirit helps students find love for the family… The bond between the students is so strong because we all love being longhorns,” Norman agrees

While Lingashi agrees, she feels that Coach Bass’ departure from Lambert has most affected the senior class because he has been enforcing the importance of longhorn pride from day one. Pep rallies were held a couple of times a year where we could yell “Pride” over and over and grow closer to those around us. These times sadly become less and less.

“Everyone is trying their best to keep up the spirit even without Coach Bass, the cheerleaders, the student section, and even the freshman,” Lingashi explained.

There’s not much time left for seniors, but Norman and Lingashi promise that they will make the most of it!