By Rozany Guzman and Daylin Delgado
It was the hoarse voices of every spirited student, the roars of joy of the winners of the tug-of-war, the explosion of pink, red, purple and blue in the gymnasium that let the world know Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Spirit Week had officially begun with the celebration of the Homecoming Pep Rally.
https://twitter.com/rozany_guzman/status/929098050873774081
Starting #MLECspiritweek a little early. Welcome to the Class Color Wars! pic.twitter.com/jKLp09av1P
— MLEC (@MLECJaguars) November 9, 2017
The Homecoming Pep Rally was an opportunity for every class to show their unity and pride through face paint, pom-poms, and uncontrollable cheers as they went head-to-head with other classes and supported their classmates in the spectacular performances. However, the real fun was yet to come.
A stellar performance from the MLEC Kit Kats! #MLECSpiritWeek @HarbingerMLEC pic.twitter.com/uWSFLmilsR
— Daylin Delgado (@daylindelgado) November 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/MaliqueLewis7/status/928731959760769025
On Monday morning, the halls were full of teenagers crouching over canes, peering over thin rimmed glasses, and complaining about the noise high school students are always making for Senior Citizen Day. Students took that day to call everyone ‘whipper-snappers’ and to scowl disapprovingly at their friends to tease them. Many of the resident seniors were surprisingly nimble and energetic for their apparent age.
This grandma can do a split. Can yours? #MLECspiritweek @MLECJaguars @HarbingerMLEC pic.twitter.com/g8O3SCfDlY
— Yasmine Mezawi (@yasxmine_x3) November 13, 2017
Day 1: Senior Citizen
These two know the chisme before you do. ❤️ #MLECSpiritWeek pic.twitter.com/ywZsOQFsst— Perejila (@LGracielleAD) November 13, 2017
The following day, the population whipped out their Hawaiian shirts, bermuda shorts, and disposable cameras. The halls popped with greens, oranges, yellows, and blues, and the confused tourists bumped into each other while trying to find their way around the campus. Friends gravitated towards each other and took pics of one another in their binoculars and fanny packs.
https://twitter.com/Have_faith_in_/status/930603828730359808
Tacky tourist take over MLEC 🌺📸🌴#MLECSpiritweek pic.twitter.com/QnRZftoxGt
— MLEC SGA (@MLECSGA) November 14, 2017
On Wednesday, dozens of Supermans, Batmans and Captain Americas strided through the campus in all of their heroic glory as villains lurked in the shadows waiting to strike. One pair of sophomores showed even a princess and a beast could be heroes, and stole the hearts of the student body in their recreation of the Disney couple.
Now that he's back to normal, it seems the Beast thinks he's the true beauty #MLECSpiritWeek pic.twitter.com/AAhtkhRlk8
— Sabine (BLM) Joseph (@SabineJ22) November 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/MaliqueLewis7/status/930853499612618752
Thursday was by far the funniest day with everyone spending the day in fits of laughter as their classmates all dressed up as their favorite memes. Arthurs had their fists clenched, salt baes spread salt everywhere they went, and a friendly dinosaur roamed the halls.
!WARNING! Dangerous T-Rex loose on MLEC campus #MLECSpiritweek @MLECJaguars @HarbingerMLEC pic.twitter.com/TqUyh9eEXc
— abi 🤨 (@castroabigail_) November 16, 2017
“I DIDN’T GET NO SLEEP CAUSE OF Y’ALL, Y’ALL NOT GONNA GET NO SLEEP CAUSE OF ME” #MLECspiritweek @HarbingerMLEC @MLECJaguars pic.twitter.com/WSCfMBgpLC
— Gaby Li🌸 (@gxbriellaaaa_) November 16, 2017
The Spirit Week themes ended with Decades Day on Friday. Every decade was represented, from the ‘20s all the way to the ‘90s. Tie dye shirts, suspenders, flapper dresses, bandanas and leather jackets–they were all present as the MLEC student body rocked iconic styles.
https://twitter.com/2ManySoles/status/931608497422299137
https://twitter.com/rcasanueva_/status/931593507659223040
https://twitter.com/MicheleMitch20/status/931589303100157952
During lunch, in front of Building C, Ms. Castro took the microphone and congratulated each class for their hard work and dedication throughout the Hallway Competition. She gave a special shoutout to the juniors for their tremendous work and for earning the spot as runner-up. There was a pause before she announced this year’s winners: Class of 2018 Seniors.
The juniors took us Back 2 the Future 1980s #MLECspiritweek pic.twitter.com/eOt5vNEju2
— MLEC (@MLECJaguars) November 17, 2017
The Seniors transported us to the 1950s #MLECSpiritWeek pic.twitter.com/IktqDE7AWN
— MLEC (@MLECJaguars) November 17, 2017
Your senior class officers want to thank all of the volunteers that contributed to our winning hallway! #MLECSeniorTakeOver #MLECSpiritWeek pic.twitter.com/B9Vh7zPn0I
— MLEC 2018 (@Mlec2018) November 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/rosalesxabigail/status/931938231083569158
The festive week came to a conclusion on Friday night for the long-awaited Homecoming. Students crowded the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel and admired the stunning decorations specifically for the classic 1920s-style Gatsby theme. There they announced the Homecoming Court winners:
https://twitter.com/Have_faith_in_/status/932028622914932738
My first and definitely not the last #MLECHOCO17 pic.twitter.com/GekZnsuQmb
— Natalia Reboredo (@nat7lia) November 18, 2017
This year’s Spirit Week was a success and distracted everyone from everyday stress, and brought a dollop of fun and memories for the students to keep for years to come.
