Turkey Day: Kirkwood senior pommie quotes

“Turkey Day is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our school, students, families and everything we are grateful for. My favorite part is the team aspect. It brings us all together as one, and I am excited for us to get pumped up on game day. It’s always the best time bonding and making new memories.”

“Now that I’m on varsity and a captain, it feels like Turkey Day is the time in our season where we become more than just a team, and we get to take on the winter part of our season as a bonded and put-together team. Being on the dance team is something that I’ve loved for the past four years, and Turkey Day always seems to bring out the best in myself and my teammates.”  

“Turkey Day has always been my favorite school event of the year. Everything that goes along with Turkey Day, like the hallway decorating, chili bowl and pep rallies, is so fun and gives our school the chance to show all our school spirit and get excited for the big game against Webster.”  

“Turkey Day is the best day at Kirkwood. The energy surrounding it is so amazing, and it’s cool to see all of the performances and decorations that everyone's spent so much time working on. I’m really excited to perform our dance for everyone, because we’ve all been working so hard and we’re super proud of it.”  

“Turkey Day is an exciting tradition that brings our whole school and community together. It's a moment that our team has put so much effort and heart into. It's amazing to have it all come together for the community to see.”   

“My favorite part about Turkey Day is performing in front of my peers. Being a Pommie is important to me because I get to be a part of a team while doing something I am passionate about. I’m excited for the pep rally because it is a powerful feeling performing in front of a packed gym with so much energy.”  

“Turkey Day is a day for Kirkwood to celebrate our community, each other and what makes Kirkwood a great place to be. It’s so exciting when the band is playing loudly right beside us and the whole community is walking through the double doors. It really feels like you are a part of something bigger than yourself.”  

“Turkey Day is special to me because the community really comes together for all the activities and everything that happens. I’m most excited for everyone to see our dance at the pep rally.”  

“Turkey Day is more than just a football game. It brings everyone together to show Kirkwood’s spirit and value. Nobody has a tradition like ours — it makes us unique. The best part of Turkey Day, from a pommie standpoint, is getting to show off what we spend so long working on and the rewarding feeling of cheers and applause from our audience. It’s heartwarming to see all of the team’s hard...

“Turkey Day is a way for the community to come together and show their support for the school, community and the holiday itself. I am most excited to perform our dance to an audience and be part of a normal pep rally again. We have worked so hard on our dance, and it is nice to have people perform again.”