Oh my spirit week

So this week is homecoming/spirit week at good ol' Miyamura High, and boy has it been interesting. First, let me say that spirit week runs a bit differently here than at home. There are inter-class competitions going on during the week, which runs the risk of causing more disunity than unity. However, we've made it work.

In case I didn't mention this fun fact, I have the pleasure of being the freshmen class advisor. Why would I volunteer for this, you ask. Why risk my health and sanity? Well, for one, I get paid extra. WIN! Also, though, I really like being more involved with the school and a lot more students know me now, which I see as an overall plus. I helped with the planning of the events and days, and I've been overseeing events as well. On Monday, everyone dressed in their favorite sports team's jersey, and we decorated the hallways for each class after school. I loved spending time with the kids, getting signs made and watching them get involved. On Tuesday was "class colors day," and the freshmen were "patterns" since we had to avoid school colors and gang colors (yes, there are gangs here. Not in Kansas [Ohio] any more Toto). Then after school were class games. Highlight of the night? Watching the male students dress as women in leggings, a bra, and a blouse. There are no words to describe how awesome it truly was. Wednesday followed with Hawaiian day (and might I say I looked pretty good in a tropical dress, red sandals, and "sunset" make-up) and then the junior/senior powderpuff game (Seniors won).

Today, though, was the piece de resistance (say it with a French accent please): 80's DAY!!! Imagine me in black heels, rainbow leg warmers, black leggings, jean shorts, and baggy, off the shoulder purple shirt, blue tank underneath, PUFFY, curly hair, and rainbow make-up on the eyes. Oh, and the classic pink hairband to hold back my bangs. I know, I know... I am awesome. Tonight is the bonfire- we're making it huge and uniting the school by (hopefully) buring a scorpian effigy (our rivals). I say hopefully because I said I would try to make one. Not sure how that's going to turn out... wish me luck!