Spring spirit soars during pre-break pep rally

Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Carter Ruggiero ’26 enters the rally ready to battle.

By Nedaat Masiat ’26

As students geared up for a much-anticipated spring break, school spirit took center stage during the pep rally on Friday, April 11. Held in the DHS gymnasium, this event brought the whole student body together for an afternoon of fun games and friendly competition. Organized by the student council, the pep rally was intended to send students into break with a smile, and it delivered.

Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Jayla Anderson ’26, Chalace Walker ’26, and Kerwnny Jerome ’26 looking ecstatic for the pep rally.
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Kobe Detvongsa ’26 on the run!

The gym buzzed with excitement as students cheered on their classmates during a series of high-energy games.

Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: DHS juniors preparing to put up a good fight!
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Freshman pulling their weight in the tug of war.
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Seniors in the tug of war.
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Jose Frias ’26, Brooklyn Fernandez ’26, and Cesar Rueda ’26 reflecting after their brutal loss in the tug of war.

Tug of war was a crowd favorite, with students from each grade battling it out in a test of strength and teamwork, with the sophomores winning in the end.

Photo by Souzveen Mekael ’26: DHS students listening to the directions for the scavenger hunt.

Tons of laughter echoed off the walls during the scavenger hunt, as students raced to get wacky items from their respective sections around the gym. 

Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Students participating in Guess the Song – Disney Edition!
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Guess the Song participants racing to get first guess.
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Students waiting in anticipation to hear the next song clip.

Another highlight was “Guess the song,” where students had to identify popular Disney tunes after hearing just a few seconds of the intro.

Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Rashiya McNeil ’25, pep rally host, smiling for the camera!
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Seniors indulged in pep rally events.
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ’26: Sara Poric ’26 enjoying the pep rally.

While the sophomores were the ones who won in the end, the games weren’t just about winning. They were about bringing the school together and celebrating the energy that comes with the changing season. As the rally came to a close, students left the gym with smiles on their faces and stories to tell. With excitement still in the air, it was the perfect kickoff to a well-deserved break.