Staff Writer
Elle Clouse
At 3:15 on a chilly fall afternoon, the final bell rings and resounds through the halls and it’s the weekend. For some schools, the next time most students will see each other will be on Monday morning. For Bishop Carroll students, the prep begins. It’s game day and Golden Eagles have got a job to do.
The senior girls begin their night by hurrying home with a car full of pals; you quickly dress for the theme or just sport your favorite Bishop Carroll attire and before you know it, you’re back at Bishop Carroll.
“Sometimes I feel like I live at Bishop Carroll, but I don’t mind because I honestly love this place,” says Senior Mackenzie Hirschler. Senior girls claim their spot at the front of the line and anxiously wait for the gates to open at 5:30. The wait might be hours, some might say it’s ridiculous… students call it Eagle Pride.
As the scoreboard clock begins to count down towards kick-off time, the student section begins to fill up. There are so many students the freshmen use up all the over-flow area…. Eagle Pride. It’s everywhere, and you can sense it. From the fat-heads in the front row to a sophomore slowly inching their way into the junior area of the student section, everyone wants to be close to the action. “Being in the front row was worth the wait” says Logan Hickok.
At Bishop Carroll, sports mean a lot to the community. Students thrive at games, tournaments, and matches. But the best part about that is to be considered part of the “we.” Every student has the opportunity to take part in the achievements of our teams by showing support and slapping on some face paint. And Bishop Carroll students, you bet they do. “Win or lose, it’s good to be an Eagle” says senior Jose Garcia.
One thing to keep in mind is that having our stands full on Friday night is a time-honored tradition, and BC may be lacking in some areas. “I’ve noticed upper classmen leaving the games earlier than in previous years,” says teacher Aubrey Logsdon. This is something that should be called to students’ attention. However, BC pride is evident, especially when you take a closer look at our student section life.