While a majority of students attend pep assemblies, some choose not to go, instead opting for study halls or even getting checked out. 

The first pep assembly of the year, Oct. 4 was for announcing the Homecoming Court candidates including: seniors Boston Dunn, Mallory Baker, Caleb Rogers, Ellison Beran,

Brame, Delaney Francis, Jared Hays, Mikah Herzberg, Kikoa Indalecio and Piper Hula. 

Evidently, pep assemblies are hosted to increase school spirit and student engagement. 

“When students go to the pep assemblies, it helps them get excited about the upcoming week with whatever event is being advertised,” the executive secretary for STUCO, senior Aleah Jones said. “It also helps give them valuable information about things like the spirit weeks or the candidates, so it is both fun and informational.” 

These school events are important to boost the student population’s morale; nonetheless, having choices is also important.
“It’s good (to have options) because we are in a big school, (and) there are a lot of people with different aversions to certain noises or loudness (within) crowded rooms,” junior Atticus Dietz said. “I think it’s also good for people who aren’t really involved in the school activities so it isn’t an obligation.” 

Dietz opted for a study hall instead of the pep assembly with similar reasons.

“I went to the study hall because I’m not a fan of big crowds, and I had work to get done,” Dietz said.

Additionally, many enjoy pep assemblies to get away from the, occasional, monotony of school.

“It takes a break from the everyday school life which can sometimes get repetitive and almost destructive in a sense; it brings some life back to the school,” Dietz said. 

Benefits exist for the pep assemblies and study halls; it all comes down to choice.