<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0p1Djy_0vjRwLV700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0p1Djy_0vjRwLV700" width="1200" height="800" ></figure>Gathered on the bleachers in a sea of green, the senior class cheered as they celebrated their third homecoming week win. Two years ago, the class of 2025 secured their first homecoming win as sophomores. As juniors, they defended their title. The now seniors have continued the tradition by securing their third and final win during the 2024 action-packed homecoming week. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0x2pFf_0vjRwLV700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0x2pFf_0vjRwLV700" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>During their pep rally performance, the cheer team soars high into the air during their jump sequence. Photo by Amy Manzanares.</figcaption></figure>At the beginning of the pep rally, students repped their clubs and fall sports with pride by running down the field with their signs held high. The cheer team, marching band, and color guard brought the energy by performing “The Fight Song” with powerful enthusiasm.When the performances ended, it was time for the games to begin. The Wrap the Mummy game consisted of each class trying to wrap a classmate with a roll of toilet paper. The sophomore class dominated the game, with seniors snagging a close second. According to sophomore Reese Roca, her class was feeling the energy from the win. “It was a deserved [win],” Reese said. “The sophomore class was really hyped.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1dSoMt_0vjRwLV700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1dSoMt_0vjRwLV700" width="1621" height="1751" ><figcaption>Two students from each class shuffle across the field with a football held between their backs as the first obstacle of the Relay Race. Photo by Amy Manzanares.</figcaption></figure>The step team wowed the crowd with their energetic routine and students cheered them on from the stands. Following the step team, students from each class pushed through the fall sports Relay Race. After a close back and forth with the sophomores, the seniors grasped a win. Terry Larose and Chris Hagan, members of the senior relay race team, said they used teamwork and support from others to secure the win. “Even when we dropped the soccer ball, we came back and persevered,” said Chris. “The cheers from the crowd brought so much energy to the team.”Dance team leaped through the air during their performance, creating amazing formations and waves of their shining green uniforms across the field.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3d6tFQ_0vjRwLV700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3d6tFQ_0vjRwLV700" width="2001" height="1334" ><figcaption>The dance company performs their first routine of the year on the field during the homecoming pep rally. Photo by Amy Manzanares.</figcaption></figure>Finally, the most awaited part of the pep rally had arrived: Tug of War. Each class competed in a strength competition, pulling the rope to their team’s side.In the championship match, the seniors faced the juniors. The crowd roared with anticipation. The juniors had fallen to the ground as the senior class pulled their last win. The stands went quiet as the winners of the pep rally were announced. The senior class jumped to their feet as they heard they were one step closer to securing their third, and final homecoming win. On Saturday night, the seniors’ victory overall was confirmed after snagging first place in the clothing drive, pep rally, and parade. According to senior class president James Shidle, the seniors are “over the moon” about their third win to kick off their senior year. “We’re the smallest class at Wilde Lake, but we have the most pep, and I’m proud of it,” he said. </div></body>

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Seniors Secure Three-Peat Win

Gathered on the bleachers in a sea of green, the senior class cheered as they celebrated their third homecoming week win. Two years ago, the class of 2025 secured their first homecoming win as sophomores. As juniors, they defended their title. The now seniors have continued the tradition by securing their third and final win during the 2024 action-packed homecoming week.