School Spirit Hits the Road

In an attempt to display the school spirit, North Cross organized a "Fun Bus" to take students to the state football finals. Although only 11 students got on the bus, their support for the team was visible as they painted their faces and held cowbells and thunder sticks to cheer on their team.
The journey was quiet at first, but later, students started playing music and singing along. The bus was full of snacks and drinks for everyone. 
While the bleachers turned red packed with teachers and parents, the students on the bus stood out with their cheers and face paint. “It’s a lot of fun seeing my dorm people on the field,” sophomore Alex Nguyen said. “I initially came to support my friend, but it was fun to see the team play”
The ride to the stadium was initially quiet during the morning, but the vibe changed on the way back. Even though the team lost, the students ended the day blasting music and singing together after stopping at Cook Out to get dinner.
“There should be a fan bus for every important away game,” Alex said, reflecting on the experience. “In the JV soccer championship, there wasn’t anyone supporting but the bench players, and I think it would have been nice to have more people supporting”
The day left a long lasting memory on the students who attended. From the painted faces to the loud cheers, and even the off-key singing on the ride back, the experience was a reminder that it was more than just the game, it was about forming a community.

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Susan Wenk and Armistead Lemon cheer enthusiastically at the state finals, rooting for the football team with personalized signs. ​

North Cross staff brings undeniable energy and environment to the game, covered in red and cheering with signs and clappers. ​