Keeps me in check and organized? No, not really. My school iPad isn’t as useful to me as it was in 6th grade. It just kinda sits there in a corner charging, and while at school it sits on the corner of my desk with my un-needed books. Except for the occasional Spanish warm-up or Texas history quiz or test of course. But I pretty much couldn’t care less about my school iPad.

I’m not a gamer either so weather we had iPads or not wouldn’t make a difference to me. I don’t even use it as my assignment notebook because I’ve gotten so used to remembering it all in my head which isn’t hard because I usually have homework in the same classes. School iPads just aren’t as “cool” or “new” as they were in 6th grade.

The warmth of the crowd in the bleachers. The excited 6th graders cheering and screaming until their red in their faces. Bo the mascot is jumping around trying to get the crowd fired up. Older grades (7 and 8) are just glad to be out of class and with their friends. The joys of a middle school pep rally.

Looking beyond the silly games, Pep rally’s can actually be enjoyable. Besides, they only happen in a school year so you might as well enjoy it. If you’re not in it for school spirit, at least be glad that you get to be with your friends. AND for at least half a period, plus wildcat time. Regardless of how other people feel about pep rally’s, I think their great.