1. Don’t Have It? Get It- School Pride!

2. Why is it important for me to take pride in my school?  What is School Pride/School Spirit?  School Spirit and Pride come from within you. When you are involved at school you feel a sense of belonging to our school community.

3. “Students feel like their school is “Number One” when they sense a strong attachment— a feeling of belonging to something special. The school with the most “spirit” is not necessarily the one with the loudest pep rallies, or the most championship teams, or the most posters in the gym at the game time. But rather, the most spirited school is the one that has the largest percentage of students who feel like they belong, like it’s their school, too.”

4. Getting Involved at School  What are some ways you can get involved at school?  How can the students and faculty at T.H. Bell increase school spirit?

5. Getting Involved at School  Which aspects of school are most important to you?  Think about some of the school activities we have here at T. H. Bell and get involved. Join a team, Spirit Squad, run for office, or attend the school play.

6. School Spirit Quiz  Which faculty member was once the Student Body President at T.H. Bell?  Mr. VandenBosch (1977-78)  What year was T.H. Bell opened?  1963 (51 years ago)  Which faculty member has taught the longest at T.H. Bell?  Mr. Breen (This is his 31 st year at T.H. Bell)  Which T.H. Bell team competed in a National Championship last year?  N.A.L.  Which faculty members attended T.H. Bell as teenagers?  VandenBosch, Wade, & Sherman (Math and Science Stars)  Seńor Morris (Football and Spanish Star)  Mrs. Robinson (Super Star)

7. School Spirit Quiz  How many principals have served at T.H. Bell?  9 ( Mr. Angus served for 14 years)  What is the name of the yearbook?  Sentinal  How many classrooms are in the school?  34 (Trick question since Mr. Breen has four rooms and FACS has three rooms)  How many classroom teachers are at Bell?  32  How many logo designs have there been for Bell over the school’s history?  6

8. Bonus Question  What is the title of the school song at T.H. Bell?  Onward Minutemen Onward Minutemen We’ll stand up proud And show our colors Onward Minutemen we’ll show our love for thee And through our halls will walk the mighty champions; and out will ring our song of victory So forward Minutemen to spread our fame throughout the land As Minutemen, we’ll proudly stand

9. Show Your Minuteman Spirit  Treat yourself, others, and property with RESPECT.  Attend sport games and cheer appropriately.  Attend plays, musicals, and arts performances.  Get involved with student government, clubs, and activities.  Wear your Minuteman gear when appropriate.  Participate in My School’s Cool.  Work hard in all of your classes.  Follow rules, directions, and procedures.  Be the BEST because we are the BEST!