Bulldog Pride, Laughter Fill Bainville Pep Rally To Support Students
Packed dinner tables, postseason excitement and spirited scrambles for a chair brought the Bainville community together for a dinner and pep rally Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The Bainville Pep Club hosted the community dinner before the rally, serving hamburgers, fries, salads and dessert. Students, teachers, coaches, parents and Bulldog fans filled the tables before gathering to celebrate the school’s teams and join in some friendly competition.
The rally opened with a life-size version of Hungry Hungry Hippos. Working in pairs, one participant lay belly-down on a scooter while a partner lifted the rider’s legs and steered them around the gym floor. Riders used milk crates to scoop up colorful plastic balls, turning a familiar tabletop game into a test of teamwork that brought plenty of laughter from the crowd.
The cross-country team was recognized next, giving fans a chance to celebrate the girls’ third-place finish at the state meet. Coached by Chance Hyatt, the team had recently returned from state with an accomplishment the community could cheer.
Then it was time for students to put their searching skills — and speed — to work in Find the Item in the Audience. Participants began seated in chairs at the center of the gym before racing into the crowd to find a requested item.
Finding it was only half the challenge. Students also had to return and claim a seat before the chairs filled, with anyone left standing eliminated from the game.
Attention then turned to the football team, which was recognized alongside coaches Derik Pierece, Trustin Holcomb and Tim Sorenson. The Bulldogs traveled to Valier for the first round of the playoffs, and the rally gave fans an opportunity to send them off with a loud show of support.
The final game brought parents, teachers, students and Bulldog fans together for musical chairs. As the music stopped and the available seats dwindled, the competition grew lively. A few determined attempts to claim a chair ended with participants accidentally landing in someone else’s lap, adding to the evening’s laughter.
The volleyball team was recognized next alongside coaches Kallie Clarke and LaRae Romo. The Bulldogs competed at the district tournament in Culbertson, carrying the community’s encouragement into postseason competition.
The pep squad then brought the rally to a close by leading the audience in the school song. After an evening of laughter, friendly competition and recognition, students, families and fans joined their voices for a final show of Bulldog pride.
With a state finish to celebrate
