GO AVES. The Junior Varsity cheerleaders motivate the freshmen during the pep rally. On Fri., Oct. 12, all students gathered in the gym for the this year’s first school pep rally. Homecoming court was announced and the classes even participated in a tug-a-war against the other grades. Also, the varsity cheer team performed a dance, as did the SHS dance team, the Flyerettes. “My favorite part is being a part of a team and representing school spirit overall has a great vibe to it,” said Tasia Carrington, 9.

GREEN AND GOLD. The SHS Cross Country team walks in the Homecoming Parade on Fri., Oct. 12. All SHS fall sport teams walked in the parade and gave candy to the kids and parents on the sidelines. SHS students that walked in the parade demonstrated their school pride by wearing green and gold. “My favorite thing about cross country is the accomplishment of running, getting to bond with incredible people, and the team spirit,” said Emily Siderits, 9.

SPRINT TO THE FINISH. Junior Grace Deppert whizzes by parents at the Cross Country GMC meet. On Sat., Oct. 13, both the boys and girls Cross Country teams competed in the GMC’s. The girls Varsity team scored third place and will be going to districts next weekend. “I love cross county because you make friendships that you never thought you would have. It has a special way of connecting all of us together despite our differences,” Deppert said.

READY SET RUN. The open Cross Country girls race begins with freshman Chloe Gordon and senior Olivia Hewitt leading the pack. The girls who ran in the Varsity race cheer on the rest of their team at the start line. For many Cross Country girls this was their last race of the season, or even the last race of their high school Cross Country career. Lots of athletes set new personal records, including freshman Clarice Newman who got a new personal best of 26 minutes. “I love to run [cross country] because it gives my mind a break from all the stress from school and I get to meet new girlies from it too,” Gordon said.

TOUCHDOWN. SHS’ football team played against Hamilton of Fri., Oct. 12. During the first quarter, Sycamore was down seven points, but ended up making a comeback, ending the game with a winning score of 28-14. Although it was cold, many SHS students cheered on their team and showed school spirit. “I love Sycamore so much because of how different we are. Our school does a wonderful job of uniting us; the best way that [it] is done is through our school spirit,” said Peyton Gilhart, 12.