by Hannah Mushahwar ‘24

Sherwood’s homecoming spirit week was full of various activities, ranging from pep rallies, homecoming halls, clothing themes, and Friday night football games. But, as the end of Friday’s pep rally signaled a transition into food truck palooza, Sherwood students turned into animals. With almost 15 minutes left in the Powderpuff game, the students rampaged down the bleachers in attempts to be first in the food truck lines. The mass chaos of pep rallies and food trucks has not only ensued this year, but several other times in the past.

For a school awarded “best sportsmanship” last year, Sherwood students lack any sort of civility at their own events. As their peers were in the midst of the Powerpuff game, the cheering and support came to a complete halt. The food truck lines looked like a madhouse with many students pushing and shoving just for an overpriced lemonade. There is no excuse for abandoning the students who have worked hard to create a fun activity for everyone else. The sportsmanship award is not exclusive to how students treat other schools; it starts with how they treat their own peers. In order to truly maintain best sportsmanship, Sherwood students must start by cheering on their own.