Mustang Pride is Mandatory
by Ryan Thompson    

           Students walk around the halls dressed as their favorite Disney character, wearing precisely the same outfit as another person, or sporting everyone’s favorite hunting gear; this depicts what happens on Homecoming Week. However, it seems like most of students in costume are those involved in Student Council and maybe a select few who choose to dress up only on certain days. We all love having dress-up days that are designed to promote school pride and unity, but not everyone participates. How does the lack of participation convince the administration that we should even have dress-up days?
            Dress-Up days are a great way to reduce school tension during the week of the Homecoming Varsity football game. In theory, every student is supposed to participate in the dress-up days, which is why the school opens it up for all grade levels and all clubs. Student Council Senators earn points for their participation and it’s beginning to seem that dress-up days are only for the members of this club.
           Even though this Homecoming has come to a close, it is still important for all grades to think about dressing up next year. Senior Week begins October 27, and it would be a shame if only half of the senior class participated in the different days. Underclassmen, try to get your friends and the other students in your grade more excited about the Dress-Up days next year. After all, everyone likes the good laugh they get while rushing to class and seeing some of the more care-free students interpreting the dress-up days to fit their own personalities..
           Homecoming Week may have seen some interesting outfits, but it could have been better if students looked around in their classes, and saw more than five other students participating. After all, it is one of the only times in which the fun can be seen through the academic environment everyone needs to get involved.
           Everyone should consider dressing up with their friends as their favorite pop group, or at least wear orange and green on Spirit Day. It serves no point for Student Council members to think of the days, and for the leadership classes to make elaborate signs and backgrounds for pictures if everyone is not excited about the activities. Sure Student Council is one of the biggest clubs in the schools, but Homecoming Dress-Up days aren’t just for them: they’re for every student.