This article was first published in November 2004. It is from the first edition of the 21st volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as a throwback considering spirit week is right around the corner. From October 25 to October-31, when students can dress up according to a theme on each day of the week, these are selected by the Student Union and Senate.
Snazzy Styles surface during Spirit Week
For the first time in cartoon history, Spongebob Squarepants made the fifth floor his new home for Townsend Harris sophomores. Juniors set the fourth floor “ablaze,” while freshmen wrapped the sixth floor in black, white, and purple balloons. Seniors won the contest for best decorations with their underwater theme on the third floor.
Spirit Week kicked off on October 25 and ended on October 29, Founder’s Day. Monday opened with color day and each grade wore clothing in its designated color: freshmen in black, sophomores in yellow, juniors in red, and seniors in blue.
“I never had a spirit week in school, so it was different for me,” said freshman Mannan Hassan. “* I enjoyed getting involved.”
Tuesday, Halloween Appreciation Day had a low turnout. Several students told The Classic that this was because it was nearly a week earlier than Halloween’s actual date.
“Halloween Day went well for those who participated, but I noticed it was mostly upperclassmen [who] dominated,” said junior Grade Leader Jackie Dinas.
Wednesday’s Retro Day saw many juniors sporting styles of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. and on Thursday’s Pajama Day, many students from all grades showed up in sleepwear and slippers.
