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Maine West students turn up ahead of football game against Schaumburg

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Published  September 8, 2023 11:42am CDT
High School Sports
FOX 32 Chicago

Maine West High School brings the juice ahead of football game against Schaumburg

The students of Maine West High School got loud and proud for a pep rally ahead of their Friday night clash with the Schaumburg Saxons.

DES PLAINES, Ill. - Good Day Chicago celebrated an energetic Friday prep rally with Maine West High School in advance of the school’s football game against Schaumburg High School.

John Aldworth, Associate Principal of Student Experiences, assembled students who got up early and dressed in red, white and blue, the theme for the Friday night game.

A Maine West student Marcial said they like to have themes for fans to bring them together as a community. Tonight they are honoring U.S. military veterans.

Another student Callie said the school spirit at Maine West is second to non. She said she's proud of the diverse spirit activities offered to develop the sense of unity and belonging. 

"I’m so proud to call myself a Warrior," Callie said. 

Maine West High School celebrates Orange Friday with some serious pep

Maine West High School continues their celebration leading up tonight's football game and associate principal John Aldworth receives a Beary special gift.

The school has a program to make incoming freshmen feel at home. Fatima, a student at Maine West, said the ambassadors program helps newcomers learn about how to become a Warrior.

Aldworth said his students are good singers and know their school fight song better than any high school in the country.

The school’s marching band and drum line performed with great energy for Good Day Chicago.