In the week leading up to Flint Hill’s October 4th Upper School Homecoming dance, students got into festive school spirit in a variety of ways. From attending the many games that ran throughout the week to cheer on Huskies at home to participating in the bonfire and Spirit Alley on Friday, there were many after-school activities available. During the academic day, however, another opportunity to show Husky pride presented itself: dressing up for Spirit Week.
The Spirit Week festivities kicked off with “Anything But a Backpack Day” on Monday. The hallways were filled with everything from suitcases, wagons, car wheels, pizza boxes, stuffed animals, and any number of other objects used to carry students’ school supplies. Monday also kicked off the daily spirit contests during Break, during which students competed for Husky Nation points for their grade. The “Anything But a Backpack” winner was Haynes Deegan ‘28, who brought in an air fryer, even using it to make poptarts during the contest.
Tuesday brought thousands of years of human history to the Flint Hill hallways in the form of “Decades Day.” Students showed up in the bright colors and tie-dye of the 1970s, represented the 2020s in pajama pants, blazers, and masks, and embodied the wild west in cowboy hats and bandanas. There was even a group of Seniors straight out of the 1st century, sporting togas and led by Lucas Bermúdez Santa María ‘26 dressed as Jesus Christ. Tuesday’s winner was Zeke Liu ‘29 in a 90s flannel and gold chain.
On Wednesday, students supported their favorite sports teams for “Jersey Day.” From soccer to baseball to hockey, numerous sports were represented, with the daily contest organizing groups by team of choice. The day’s winner was Raina Shah ‘29, supporting the Detroit Lions.
Thursday kept the fun rolling with “Pajama Day.” The upper school became one giant slumber party, with PJ pants, slippers, and themed onesies galore. Jules MacCarthy ‘26 and Julia Murphy ‘26 took home the daily prize in Victorian nightcaps and gowns with candle, pillow, and stuffed animals in tow.
Finally, the week was wrapped up by Friday’s “Color Day.” Freshmen wore green (including a mildly terrifying Shrek mask), Sophomores blue, Juniors white, and Seniors black. There was no contest held because Break was occupied by the year’s first Open Mic, during which students showcased their musical talents for the first time of many this year. The week ended off with a bang at the specially-scheduled Homecoming Pep Rally, during which Upper Schoolers were joined by fourth graders in grey, fifth graders in yellow and orange, sixth graders in red, seventh graders in purple, and eighth graders in pink. The week’s excitement left everyone ready to participate in Friday evening’s bonfire and Spirit Alley, as well as the dance itself the next day.
This year’s Homecoming festivities were an enormous success, largely thanks to the efforts of the Student Council Association and the new Husky Nation initiative. With this year as a template and a jumping off point, next year’s Spirit Week is sure to be just as, if not more, exciting and spirited.
