A Spirit Day at SPHS

Nick Giulioni writes:

I don’t think I can put into words how important Color Day is for the Tigers (not just for the students, the teachers get into it too).  In our race to complete the curriculum, the school doesn’t take students out of class often, but Color Day is one of those rare exceptions. There is a giant assembly where the grades compete in different events, including dancing and costume design.  It is a day for the school to come together and embody exactly what it means to be a Tiger.

One of the two-time costume design champions for the Class of 2008 eagerly hints at her group’s costumes: “We’ve had them all planned out since freshman year, but we have never been able to pull this one off.  We’ve put a lot of work into it and have enlisted help from parents.  I know we’ve won in the past, but this is going to top all of our past [costumes].  This is our last Color Day, and we’re going out with a bang.”

Although I have not had mine planned since freshman year, I have allowed my experiences at SPHS to shape and contribute to my costume this year.  While my group and I don’t aim to compete for best costumes, this is our last Color Day too, and we don’t plan on being outdone.

Maybe my school is just different. Maybe we’re less critical.  Maybe we’re more spirited. One way or another, South Pasadena will be awash in orange on our annual Color Day.