For Lucas Hughes \u201920, serving as the Prefect of Zeal is all about building connections. \u201cMy role has given me a pathway to meet everyone and really get to know them,\u201d Hughes began. \u201cAnd it allows other students, who may not necessarily know one another very well, to come together in the same place, doing the same thing. It\u2019s so rewarding.\u201d As the Prefect of Zeal, his main focus is school spirit \u2014 keeping the excitement and support high in the stands, on the sidelines, and across campus.<\/p>\r\n
When Hughes was first given his zeal assignment by Headmaster Taylor, he initially felt uncertain. \u201cI\u2019ll admit that it was hard to navigate at first, but the more I do it, the more I\u2019ve realized that being the Prefect of Zeal really just means leading by example,\u201d Hughes shared. \u201cWhen I\u2019m hyped and cheering at our games or school events, it helps to rally everyone to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
With the fall term behind us, Hughes is proud of his school spirit efforts and plans to keep that momentum. \u201cSpirit Week was by far my favorite part of the fall term. Organizing the events was challenging at times but I think everyone had a blast and that makes it all worth it,\u201d Hughes explained. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful for Ms. Najman, Mr. Keel, and so many other teachers. They really helped to put my ideas into action!\u201d The fall Spirit Week featured a series of themed dress-down days, spike ball, dodgeball, and Capture the Flag tournaments in the Smith Field House, a free throw competition, ping pong tournaments, and much more. To top it all off, at the Friday night football game, Hughes put together a group called the Style Boys to perform a song and dance at half-time. \u201cIt was another fun way to get everyone excited, entertained, and having a great time. That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about!\u201d<\/p>\r\n
The fall athletic season may be over, but Hughes hasn\u2019t missed a beat with keeping school spirit high. \u201cI have some big plans for the winter term,\u201d he shared with a smile. \u201cI want to organize sled races, pond hockey tournaments, and ice-skating races. I\u2019d also like to organize events on campus that help to raise awareness of important and relevant issues \u2014 like men\u2019s mental health. And of course, another Spirit Week is in the works too.\u201d It will be a busy term for Hughes, as he balances his senior wrestling season, AP classes, and extracurriculars; but he is excited to continue building the spirit of brotherhood that makes Trinity-Pawling so special.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cThere\u2019s nothing else like the support of the T-P brotherhood. Coming together and being there to cheer each other on is what makes this school so great, in my opinion,\u201d Hughes concluded. \u201cIt\u2019s about something bigger than ourselves. We can do anything with the right energy and support behind us. And that\u2019s what we have here in the Pride.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
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