As the spirit week comes to an end, everyone, especially seniors, are pumped for the spirit rally, where all the classes compete in a variety of events. Since freshman year, every senior at WA has waited for the annual spirit rally where they get the chance to come together as a class and participate in games.

This year, the spirit rally has been postponed due to “inclement weather” and students are rightfully outraged. With the sun shining and no rally, approximately 200 seniors left the school shortly after the announcement of the rally.

At the time that the rally would have started, there was no rain and the sun was out. Even if the ground was muddy, it was nothing that the seniors wouldn’t have been able to handle.

Even with the supposed rainy weather, soccer games and  some other practices are still in place. There is no reason for the rally to be postponed if the school plans on holding other outdoor sports activities.

 Following the protest of the seniors, their actions could have an effect on the postponement of the rally. I do not think this is fair because many students came to school not prepared to attend their last couple classes. Without essential binders, books, and other materials, they would not have been able to contribute in their classes any way.

I understand if seniors do not want to stay for the rest of the day, as I would be mad too if I was stuck in class instead of rallying outside with my friends, but many other students of other classes left the building as well, which I believe is pointless since only the seniors really have a reason to be mad.

There is still speculation of whether the spirit rally will actually be postponed to another date. Over the announcement, it was said that they will try to have it on a later date, but were implying that it was not certain. Seniors deserve their spirit rally since it is what they wait for throughout their high school years.