As Salisbury High School’s first marking period came to a close, students celebrated homecoming, relished fall sports playoff accomplishments and experienced multiple field trips that enhanced their learning and community exposure.

On Oct. 16, the Salisbury Falcons high school football team beat Pen Argyl with a score of 31-7 for the annual homecoming game. Before the game, the high school held the annual pep rally, hosted by Ms. Hall and the newspaper journalism staff. Each grade competed to show school spirit by dressing up as their assigned class themes. Themes included “Fire Freshmen,” “Surf’s Up Sophomores,” “Jersey Juniors” and “Seaside Seniors.”

The highlight of the event was when English teacher Dr. Butynski shaved his beard during the pep rally to celebrate his golf team’s accomplishments and provide entertainment for the excited crowd of students.

Although the homecoming parade was canceled, the homecoming game was a success. Aside from the huge win, Ellie Schneider and Keaton Frye were announced as homecoming queen and king. The dance, which took place Oct. 17, was also a success. Students got to enjoy board games, a photo booth and lots of music and dancing.

Alongside football’s big homecoming win, the field hockey team has won league playoffs and is heading to district finals against Southern Lehigh Nov. 4. The team, coached by Ms. Hall and Mrs. Brennan, has worked unbelievably hard and dedicated so much time and effort to have such a successful season. Schneider, one of the team’s seniors, talks about why she loves being a part of the team, saying, “I am most proud of our success and resilience. I’ve never played for a team that is so positive and coachable, which is a direct correlation to our success.”

Winning leagues is a historical accomplishment for this team, and their work is still not done. Schneider offers advice to any other young player that may end up in her position one day, saying, “Know that you have a path, and that there is a reason for every good and bad moment.”

Meanwhile, students taking American Cultures classes just returned from their field trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. Students got to connect their learning of World War II and the Holocaust to the artifacts and testimonies inside the museum. During that day, students also visited the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Students loved this field trip as it brought history to life, affecting many emotionally. It also gave students an opportunity to reflect on the people, events and ideals that have shaped the nation’s history.

With so many sports accomplishments and fun events, students are transitioning into the second quarter with spirit and pride. As fall transitions into winter, students can look forward to more exciting events and new successes from the winter sports teams.