You hear the roar of the student section as a player on the field just scored a touchdown. The sheer excitement and joy emanating from the stands is unmatched. The pride of parents watching their children play is truly inspiring. These observations are true of both Powder Puff and Homecoming, but what are some reasons why one might be more popular than the other?
Tradition.
Powder Puff has become a well-respected tradition at high schools across America. Girls participate in a junior vs. senior battle to determine who wins that year. They train for weeks, often gaining injuries along the way. But in the name of school spirit, it is worth it for many students. Having this fun, unique tradition that everyone looks forward to each year creates a lot of school spirit, whether they graduated high school in 1990 or are currently still in high school.
The homecoming game is a tradition that many people have enjoyed for over 100 years. The first ever homecoming was in 1911 for the Missouri vs. Kansas football game. The alumni of Missouri University “come home” for the big game of the year so everyone can remember and enjoy the immense tradition and energy that surrounds homecoming.
School Spirit.
Powder Puff is a once a year event that many people attend. Whether it’s their friends’ shot at school glory or just the fact that it is a great time to socialize, Powder Puff is an amazing event for many reasons. Powder Puff invites a certain type of energy, this excitement and joy of seeing friends and people you know having a great time and participating in this time-honored tradition.
Homecoming is an event that everyone knows in reference because of how iconic the event truly is. From fun school-specific traditions like banners that the football players run to, spirit days that often include school colors, and the unique songs that each school plays. These school-specific traditions encourage the student body to come together and celebrate as a school.
Which annual event is more important to a school’s culture: a specific event that often yields a large crowd and immense energy or an age-old tradition that the whole family can enjoy and feel nostalgic about?
