LSHS Prom Pep Rally

I was lucky enough to get to experience Lake Stevens High School's Prom assembly today during school! It was so much fun and a great way to observe how the students interact with one another. Since it was the Senior Prom pep rally, everything was centered around the senior class. The Gym was divided in three sections: sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It's obvious that the students would stick to their class, but I was surprised that they were respectful throughout the hour and that only minimal booing occurred between "rivals."

Teachers were also involved in the festivities. They performed a parody of "The Dating Game" in which real student couples and teacher couples competed to see who knew their significant other the most. Two teachers who are married participated, and the football coaches wife even came to LSHS to take part as well! It was great to see students and faculty laughing alongside each other. This really shows that students develop a connection with their teachers throughout their time at LSHS and that they feel comfortable enough to be able to be both serious with one another and fun, depending on the situation.

Being part of Lake Stevens High School is a life long connection. It is part of the Viking tradition to invite the previous year's Prom King to the pep rally to pass down the crown to the next king. That take much dedication and support to be able to return to LSHS and help to continue the tradition. This is a great idea and I'd love to be part of a school that keeps such a tight-knit connection even after graduation.

The bond between teachers and students that I saw at today's pep rally reflects the attitudes in the academic setting as well. For example, today I observed Ms. Fry's American literature class and noticed several students who simply stopped by to say hello, when they no longer were part of her class. One particular student, she explained, was transferred to another teacher at semester because of behavioral issues during the period. He and Ms. Fry still get along, and he stops by every day at the start of class! I'm having a blast here at Lake Stevens High, and am learning valuable tips to carry with me throughout the rest of my college career and into a classroom of my own someday.