Last Friday, the gym was packed with Lebanon Trail staff and students decked out in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. The pep rally shows that the LTHS body is present in the struggles of those fighting breast cancer and celebrating with the survivors.

“It’s a way to honor survivors and remember those we’ve lost,” English teacher Jennifer
Beckett said. “Everyone wearing pink and participating sends a message that we care about
something beyond ourselves, and that’s what makes it meaningful.”

The pep rally was full of great entertainment such as the cheer team putting on a great show with
the iconic Thunderstruck routine, typically performed by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Head Cheer Coach Sydney Wright said she picked Thunderstruck because it is such “an iconic
and empowering song, which we wanted to portray about cancer survivors and fighters.” People
that have dealt with cancer truly are some of the strongest people. The Thunderstruck routine helped demonstrate to the audience the absolute determination and resilience of cancer fighters
and survivors.

The Pink Out pep rally also helps to inspire students to take action concerning real world issues.
“Even though we are young, our initiative to support causes that impact our community shows
how powerful we can be whenever we unite for a purpose,” Student Council President
Rafael Chen Gan said. The Pink Out pep rally made students realize the hard reality that some people
go through and helped plant a seed in their hearts. Students believe that just because they are
young, they are unable to make a difference. However, the rally encouraged students to start, or
participate in, community fundraisers and breast cancer awareness campaigns.

“The Pink Out pep rally represented being there for those who struggled and currently struggle
with breast cancer,” freshmen cheer captain Kyleigh Conroy said. This event reminds us to lend a
helping hand and be a positive light to those who are currently struggling or those celebrating
recovery.