Pep rally kicks off homecoming weekend
Energy and excitement filled the air at the Bold and Gold Homecoming pep rally Thursday at 9 p.m as the marching band created an emphatic atmosphere, playing their show lineup, including “Anyway You Want it,” “Birdland,” and “Land of Make Believe” while students filtered into the gymnasium. The Baldwin Wallace cheerleaders also led the students in chants showing their BW pride.
Highlights of the night included Moondaze Acapella performing the BW Alma Mater, the BW Dance Team and Urban Dance Association, who received a thunderous applause after their energetic performance. The winner of the t-shirt competition was Circle K International, chosen for its creativity, BW pride and artistic vision. Additionally, many groups at the pep rally prepared chants in advance for the Chant of Champions competition. The winner of the Chant of Champions was the Marching Yellow Jackets.
The homecoming court includes two junior members and ten senior members. The junior members include Liana Gonzalez and Brenna Holliday. The senior members include Emily Alico, Jonas Ardillo, Brianna Bell, Kevin Bubnick, Geneviéve Carreño, Nelia Rose Holley, Jason Luck, Da’Von Angelo McDonald, Kierra Mykel and Zach Ottenweller
Geneviéve Carreño and Da’Von Angelo McDonald win homecoming royalty
At the homecoming football game Saturday against Marietta, the homecoming royalty was announced in front of the packed bleachers at Georgie Finnie Stadium. Geneviéve Carreño and Da’Von Angelo McDonald won the 2023 homecoming royalty.
“It means so much to me, it feels like a ‘thank you’ from the community, and it feels like all the love I put into this community is all coming back to me,” McDonald said.
“I am so humbled and grateful for this honor,” Carreño said.
