By Cyanne Ito

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Competition is not usually seen as something that creates unity, but in the case of MHS’ homecoming competition among classes it is seen to do exactly that.

A competitive spirit runs high among classes during homecoming with the competition for the coveted spirit trophy, not many realize that it can help bring classes closer together.

“It gets all the classes to come work together you know, lip sync, banner building, the parade, and then you know all the dress ups and making friends … and that causes you to come and spread hype,” said Senior Homecoming Chairperson Daniel Reis.

During homecoming there were themed dress up days along with lip sync and banner building to help build school and class spirit.  Through these events classes were able to earn spirit points for each student that participates in the dress up days, and also for classes that win banner building and lip sync. More points were rewarded for placing higher in these competitions, and the class that earned the most spirit points was awarded the spirit trophy.

This year, the juniors’ spirit and hard work paid off as they were awarded the spirit trophy. “We worked hard in every aspect of homecoming … and we tried to get everyone to do the dress ups and walk in the parade so it was really an effort by the whole class,” said Junior Class President Kelly Kuroda. She hopes to win the spirit trophy again next year as seniors. “Next year we’re definitely gonna step it up more because the sophomores really want it too, and we’re not gonna let them take it,” said Kuroda.

Despite each of the class’ drive to win the trophy, competition between them was friendly.

“I think that the classes are much closer and they’re working together, it’s not just real cut-throat where they’re challenging each other, but (instead they are) working together,” said Student Activities Coordinator Gail Nishimura.

Though homecoming is over this year, classes look forward to next year’s homecoming and the competition for the spirit trophy.