HATHORNE — Superintendent Dr. Heidi Riccio and Principal Shannon Donnelly are pleased to share that Essex Tech held its first pep rally in over two years on Friday.
The pep rally capped a week of competitions between grade levels, with students competing in a variety of contests to earn points toward winning the coveted Hawk Cup, which has gone to the winning grade level since 2017.
Among the contests for students were a tricycle contest, a relay race, a cheering contest, and a clothing colors competition.
Teachers participated in a musical chairs competition during the pep rally, with Cosmetology Teacher Cassia Gilroy beating out Football Coach Dan Connors in a good-natured battled for the last chair.
“It was such a welcome sight to see everyone smiling, dancing, and engaging with each other after the challenging times we have faced as a community over the past months and years,” said Superintendent Riccio. “This was just what we needed after all we’ve been through to get back to being the fun-loving, dedicated community of learners that Essex Tech always has been.”
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Members of the Senior Class at Essex Tech celebrate after winning the Hawk Cup, a trophy given to the class with the most points following a week-long competition among grade levels. Contests included a relay race, a tricycle contest, and a cheering contest. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech) 
Seniors cheer as their grade level makes its way to a victory in competition for the Hawk Cup. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech) 
A senior participates in the tricycle competition. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech) 
A group of happy seniors whose grade level secured the Hawk Cup in competition with other grades. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech) 
Teachers slingshot T-shirts toward students at the pep rally. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech) 
Harry the Hawk gets the crowd going as a student waves an Essex Tech flag at the pep rally. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech) 
A student MC gets the crowd riled up. (Photos Courtesy Essex Tech)
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