Community spirit and support energize students at Mooreville High School
MOOREVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Scorching temperatures didn’t keep the crowds away or dampen the enthusiasm at a back-to-school rally in Mooreville.
The rally has become an annual tradition in Mooreville, as the community shows its support for students, teachers, and staff.
Cheerleaders from all grade levels helped hype the crowd, and say they have already been preparing for the new school year.
‘Been working really hard,” said Merritt Finley, a cheerleader at MHS.
Members of the Cheer Squad say they are looking forward to the pep rallies, games, and upcoming competitions.
“It is competitive and I would say a lot of people think cheer leaders are just for the looks but we do put in the work, now we are working outside, we go to the field, stunt and do what we need to,” said Della Rea Hussey, a cheerleader at MHS.
‘Feel like this summer we got a lot closer at cheer camp, trust is a big part of cheer, have to get along with your team,” Finley said.
Trooper volleyball team members are gearing up for the upcoming season. They say the ‘Trooper Spirit” is big motivator, and this year, a special group of students will help bring the energy in the stands.
‘We have students that each represent a letter from TROOPERS and they keep us hyped 24 7, they are hiliarious and keep energy up, they are there all the time,” said Meg Martin, a member of the volleyball team.
Trooper football players have been hitting it all summer and say they have extra motivation this season.
‘Last year we fell short of the playoffs and I feel like we let the community down and that is something we are holding on to this year, bring the community back together,” said Eli Rodgers, a senior on the football team.
Mooreville is also known for its soccer program, and strong support from the community. Trooper Soccer team members say they are poised for a great season.
“I am looking for us to get as far as we can in division. I think we have what it takes, I know we all play good, we just have to believe in ourselves,” said Madisyn Presciliana Florez, a member of the soccer team.
Principal Kevin Long is a Mooreville High alum. He says whether it’s academics, sports or other extracurricular clubs, the community support is inspiring.
‘Mooreville is a special place like that, especially on Friday nights, it is kickoff to the school year, most of the town is here, stands are packed. And whether it is volleyball, baseball soccer, there are two things in Mooreville, church and school and people go to different churches but they all come to this school and the community really comes together to support everything we do here,” Long said.
Talking with students and teachers you can feel the energy, and with the community standing right beside them, the Troopers are stepping into the new school year stronger than ever.
The community also holds events that help provide backpacks and school supplies for students in Mooreville schools.
