Huntingdon Area High School - Argus Yearbook (Huntingdon, PA)

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Scliool Spirit is... the bubbling enthusiasm displayed by the students on the day of the gome, the happy grins on their faces as they anticipate the excite- ment and action to come, the hard-to-quell restlessness that breaks out in patches all day and finally bursts forth in full blast when school is over. It ' s the stomping of feet and the clapping of hands at the pep assembly, the solemn faces of the team members as they step out on to the floor, the respectful silence of all those present while they listen to what the coach has to say. It ' s both the gleeful shout of Yea Team! and the whispered Good Luck to one of the players. It ' s feeling a part of the crowd on a crisp autumn evening, sharing with everyone else one overwhelming emotion — the desire to win. It ' s the frantic search for seats, the gaily waving banners, the shouts of pride when your team dashes onto the field. It ' s the roar of the spectators in tune to the kick-off. It ' s the beam- ing faces of the peppy cheerleaders as they urge everyone to yell. It ' s the jumps for joy, the blaring of horns, the prancing of the majorettes when your guys score a touchdown. It ' s the gala half-time show, the band per- forming, climaxing hours of practice. It ' s the lump in your throat and the sting in your eyes when you hear the first strains of the Alma Mater. It ' s the victory line formed to encourage the players, and it ' s the determined look on their faces as they rush through. It ' s the shudder that goes through your body when you fear that the other team will score, and it ' s the s ingle tear that glides down your face when they finally do. It ' s the wince of pain when you see one of your guys getting tackled, the silent prayer when he seems to be hurt, the sigh of relief when he slowly rises to his feet and gets back into position. It ' s the hoarse voices shouting, 5,4,3, 2,1... and the mixed emotions that follow- a wild, ecstatic delight or a mournful, unconsol- able grief. But most of all, school spirit is that certain knowledge that, whether they win or lose, your team is the greatest ever. It ' s the feeling that no matter what happens you ' ll stand behind them, ready to proudly defend ail their actions. And, it ' s the sudden realization that no team whatever sport is represents, can stand alone — without your support, your inspiration, your undaunted devotion.

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School Life Is... Chow time Time out A quiet room Mmm good! Spectators