‘Rowdie’ pep rally kicks off 2026-27 school year

MHS Media Staff

August 24, 2026

Senior football player Michael Town revs up a spirited crowd at the first pep rally (Credit: Coredigitalphoto on Instagram)

Ella Scarpelli and Ethan Morales

Broadcasting students Ella Scarpelli and Ethan Morales captured the sights and sounds on camera.

RedHawk Rowdies cheered as senior football player Michael Town went shirtless in an effort to ramp up excitement at the first pep rally of the school year Friday, August 21. He was also the winner of a pie-eating contest. Other events included a balloon stomping contest and a teacher-student volleyball competition.

Senior football players Marquis Steel and Eddie Dougherty at the first pep rally (Credit: Coredigitalphoto on Instagram)

About the Contributors

Ella Scarpelli, Broadcaster

I am a junior here at Marist High School. One hobby that I enjoy is playing rugby. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, and listening to music. My favorite music genre is country. In the future I plan on going to Indiana University to become a sports broadcaster.

Ethan Morales, Broadcaster

I am a freshman here at Marist. My past experience includes Video Club at St. Mike’s, as an on-air person for sports. When I’m free, I like playing video games, reading history, coaching flag football, watching sports, hanging out with people and playing guitar. Someone I look up to is my dad because he is the definition of what I want to be when I’m older. I want to attend St. Xavier University or University of Illinois in Champaign. In the future I want to be a doctor, have a family and a great life filled with hard work.