SJCHS School Spirit
A quick search of the internet revealed thirty-one variations of the definition of spirit. Among them were:
• an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action: the spirit of reform.
• excellent disposition or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness of intent, etc.; mettle: That's the spirit!
• vigorous sense of membership in a group: college spirit.
• to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.
It would appear, then, that these are the most apt when one is looking to define the meaning of St. Joseph’s Spirit Day, held Friday, October 3, 2008. From start to finish, from the opening handshake to the final act of the talent show, all four of these definitions were on full display.
Not contrived, not for show, not just to put on an act, but real, genuine spirit. The kind that’s meant, made easy because it’s the kind that’s felt.
Spirit Day is a time for us to come together, to get to know one another, to welcome the new, and to deeper appreciate those whom we are becoming more familiar with. We play together, we sing together, we yell and scream together, we jump up and down together, and we cheer one another along. And we laugh. Boy, do we ever laugh.
Friday was the day in which the culmination of an entire week’s worth of events came together, as we came together, and it was, to borrow a term, a blast.
Special thanks must be extended to the student council, especially Lindsay Dick and Kelly Slight, for the incredible effort put forward to organize this event, and see it through to a successful conclusion. Thanks as well to the many staff members, who through the employment of their own special talents and personalities, make days like this so memorable. And to Mr. Searson, who, through his humble leadership, inspires us all to be genuine in our happiness, to be thankful for it, and to share it with all others we may cross paths with.
Taken as a whole, it’s clear that St. Joseph’s has what we can rightly call “spirit.” The kind that’s defined above, and, upon reflection, another kind. The kind that’s spelled with a capital S.
And that’s who we are at St. Joseph’s.
Proof of the Spirit.
The Spirit in motion, and alive in each and every one of us.