By Hawa Rahman Pink Lady Press
The whole school piled into the big gym while remixes of the “Pink Panther” theme song played.
Each class sat in their own section with their colors vibrantly on display for the rest to see.
Different grade levels shouted with class pride. Their noise level rose higher than the music blasting through the speakers.
Suddenly, the people in the gym hushed down. Everyone realized that a class was missing.
That was when fanfare trumpets began to play and the entrance to the gym opened, presenting the red and gold royalty of the Queens of 2016.
“We ran in with crowns on our heads and happy faces like the gym was our kingdom,” senior Papia Aziz said.
Cheerleaders then performed, followed by a magic show by art teacher Jeffrey Ferreri, dance performances and class battles.
Detroit International Academy’s pep rally was a chance to bring the school together and get as pumped up as possible. That was no trouble for the elementary schoolers dressed in blue. They danced and sang to every song, knowing the lyrics more than the DJ playing the music knew.
Every grade level had their own class song, each having a chance to represent their colors. It is a sight to see when so many women come together and share something that is incomparable to any other school in the Detroit Public School system.
With so much school spirit, what better way to end spirit week?
“Our pep rally definitely beat the rest,” said senior Ayesha Khatun. “We really had a good boost to get through this fall.”
