Unleashing School Spirit: Soffer's first Pep Rally of 2024

By: Remi Potack

On September 27th, Don Soffer High brought the spirit with the school’s first pep rally of the year. Looking out at the crowd of teachers and students, the gym was proudly dressed head-to-toe in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students, teachers, and staff gathered together to take part in a series of spirited competitions between the grades: tug-of-war, balloon-pop challenge, push-up challenge, musical chairs, and more.

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Everyone filled the bleachers, ready for the games to begin. Soffer's Student Government brought the energy—passing out face paint, taking the mic, rallying volunteers from each grade, and showing off their leadership in full force. And then, the games began.

Tug-of-War

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During this spirited event, the entire school community came together for the exhilarating tug-of-war competition. It was a sight to behold as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and even staff members joined forces for intense yet lighthearted rounds of the classic game. The gym buzzed with a mix of tension and laughter as each team gave it their all. Competitive spirit was on full display—sweat-soaked shirts and determined faces all seemed to say one thing: “We have to win this!” The friendly rivalry made the game even more exciting, turning it into a truly memorable moment.

Push-Up Challenge: Red Faces & Crowd Praises

The push-up challenge was intense, to say the least. Soffer’s strongest stepped up for the task. Boys and girls lined up across the court—“1, 2, 3, go!”—and down, up, down, up they went, with competitors dropping out as the minutes passed. When it came down to the final four, red faces and strained expressions filled the court, but no one gave up easily. In the end, a sophomore boy outlasted challengers from every grade and took the win.

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Repping Inter Miami– A Common Shirt In the Crowd

Alongside the pink face paint and accessories in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Inter Miami gear stood out as a clear crowd favorite. Dozens of students proudly wore jerseys and shirts supporting our beloved city’s soccer team.