Fall Rally North

October 23rd, 2021

Fall Rally North is an annual event in which different divisions from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii meet up at Vallejo’s Six Flags. This exciting event started at 10:30AM to 10:00PM. The different divisions competed to win the spirit stick. For MCHSKC, we were required to beat BUDD 105 by 8:10AM. Our club practiced our three chants on the bus, as we came closer to Six Flag in preparation for the rally. Before the park opened, key clubbers were given early entrance, which meant shorter lines on the rides! The DC Universe action was closed off to the general public until 12:00PM, and it was mostly the attendees from key club. From 9AM to 12PM, attendees from different divisions had time to go on rides, take pictures with other key clubbers, and eat tasty food. 12:40 was when the rally would be opened. As many key clubbers wanted at the entrance to go into the rally, many divisions would chant and scream with excitement. The district board (CNH) hosted the outdoor rally, once each division was seated. The hosts began the rally by auctioning off Lieutenant Governors from each division. The hosts would alternate between auctioning the Lieutenant Governors and chanting. During the auction, our division was able to secure our current Lieutenant Governor, Hailey Phan, as well as the Lieutenant Governor of our sister division, D27S, Kirsten De Jesus. Our division was called to perform “Hollaback Grizz,” our round one cheer, and thanks to our Spirit Task Coordinators, Habeeb Khan and Peter Nguyen, we made it to the finals. Following each division's cheers, many key clubbers shouted supportive cheers to one another. Lots of attendees were excited and filled with energy throughout the lively event. Although we did not win the spirit stick after performing our round two cheer “Plain Grizz,” our division was able to be in the top five. After the rally ended, attendees could use this time to go on rides, eat, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. As it got close to 4PM, many key clubbers met up at the Blood Fountain and did spirit battles. Music played in the back and many attendees formed circles and danced. The rain did not stop anyone from dancing, singing, and spirit battling away. Once it got dark, our club met up with everyone at the Blood Fountain and the night quickly came to an end.

Articles and Visuals Submission, Jennifer Pham 11th Grade Historian