SHS FALL PEP RALLY

SHS Celebrates Fall Sports and Spirit!

The Sparta High School Pep Rally was on Thursday, October 26, 2023 on Cassels Field.

The original date was Friday October 13th, but it was reschedule. 

The event began with a performance by the band and the cheer team. After the band and

cheer presentation, the fall varsity athletes were announced.

The fall sports are: Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country,

Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Football, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Tennis, Gymnastics,

Unified Soccer, and Volleyball. 

Next, there were a series of games offered for student participation. The first game was

a tug-of-war, then castle ball, followed by musical "towels", and lastly there

was the three legged race. 

The games were scored, and all grades tied in the games, each grade winning one of them.

The freshmen won musical towers, the sophomores won castle ball, the juniors

won the three legged race, and the seniors won tug of war. 

The student council executive officers, class officers, advisors, and Senators prepared and executed

this pep-rally for the Sparta High School students and staff to enjoy. Parker Hein, Jake Koerner,

Sarah Weisbeck, Kayliegh O'Brien, and Devon Dobbs were the Student Council members in charge

of the Pep-Rally. Parker Hein and Jake Koerner did the announcements for the games. 

The intent of a pep rally is to bring the school together to increase its sense of community, which

is why the 2023 Pep Rally was a success for Sparta High School.

(Photos by Nathaniel Burke)

An Eye on the Action

An Eye on the Action

By- the Oracle Staff

Senior, Nathaniel Burke, never goes anywhere without his camera. He is one of the resident student artist/photographers at Sparta High School. He attends many sporting and extra curricular events and is able to capture so many perfect moments to share with the Spartan Community! The Oracle wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of "Nate's" work and thank him for sharing.

HOMECOMING 23

 HOMECOMING 2023

by- Oracle Staff

About 600 Spartans attended the SHS homecoming dance on Saturday, 10/14. With the proceeds from the event, Student Council will be able to help fund many activities for the Sparta High School Community. Additionally, because some students chose to donate non-perishable food items to defer some of the cost of admission, the SHS Student Council will be able to make a sizable donation to the Sparta Food Pantry. 

As part of the tradition of Homecoming, a pair of Spartan Royals were crowned. Molly Mc Queeney and Jacob Ameen were elected SHS Royalty 2023:

The Student Council Officers were also honored at the Homecoming football game on 10/13. 

The Executive and Class officers meet almost weekly to plan events and raise funds so all students will have the best possible experience during their time at SHS. They are looking forward to their next combined major event. Student Council will be hosting its first EVER Fashion Show to raise funds for all grade levels. The event will take place on 3/7/24 at the Lafayette House. More information to follow...

SPARTA GIRLS TENNIS

Sparta Girls Tennis wins third place in HWS

Featured in the photo: Michelle Kujalowicz and Emilie Fagan

By: Julia Miller 

On Wednesday, September 27, the Sparta High School Girls Tennis

Team hosted the HWS tournament. It was a success for the team;

they won third place overall, beating 13 other high school teams. 

In first doubles, Sara Schwarz and Mckaela Reekie won first place.

In second doubles, Michelle Kujalowicz, and Emilie Fagan

won second place. Sara and Mckaela work great together as partners.

They help uplift one another throughout playing, especially in the

crucial moments. Sara and Mckaela would say things like

"We got this," "Be ready," and "One point at a time" to motivate one another.

Emilie Fagan said, "I don't focus on what I'm up against;

I focus on how I play and how to improve."

In any sport, tennis or not, the mental game is crucial.

Having a strong mindset can get you far, and this was evident in

Emilie's case as she and Michelle got second place overall. 

Coach Lowery and Coach Wille were there all day,

giving the team encouragement and advice.

Emily Dondero, third singles, said, "The coaches not only

help us think strategically and plan to win point by point,

but they tell us encouraging statements and try to

make us laugh even when our game isn't the best."

The team's determination and mental strength led

them to get third place, beating the 13 other schools

that entered the tournament. Coaches and players

maintaining a positive attitude in any sport can be crucial to success.  

SHS SPIRIT WEEK

 

SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES SPIRIT WEEK AND HOMECOMING!

HOMECOMING DANCE 

GRADES 9-12- SATURDAY 10/14/23 6-9 pm

Tickets must be purchased on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10/10-12 during lunch. 

CASH or Check made payable to Sparta High School

Grade 12 - in front of the MRC   Grades 9-11- in the cafeteria

Students should know their Student ID number when purchasing- Do not wait until the last minute to purchase!

COST $15 OR $10 with 5 cans/nonperishable food items- All donations will be dropped off at the Sparta Food Pantry.

When purchasing your ticket, you can vote for Homecoming Royalty.  Only seniors are eligible to win.

• The event begins at 6:00 and students will not be admitted after 6:45 pm.
  
  

• No refunds will be issued for non-attendance.
  
  

• Students must enter the event through the front doors to the left of the main entrance and must have a pre-purchased ticket and school ID to attend. (If no id is available, we will type in students’ names)
  
  

• No bags, jackets, etc. will be allowed into the dance; however, there will be a coat check for $1 per item sponsored by the Class of 2025.
  
  

• Once students exit the event, re-entry is not permitted.  The event ends promptly at 9:00pm - please schedule transportation accordingly.

SPIRIT WEEK

Tuesday- 10/10-Tropical Tuesday

Wednesday-10/11- Wild West Wednesday

Thursday-10/12- Twinning Thursday

Fridays- 10/13- On Fridays We Wear Pink

(Student Council Officers will be recognized at the SHS Football game on the BIG SCREEN)

PEP RALLY

Friday 10/13

Activity Schedule - Weather permitting- on Cassels Field.