Wallace Middle School celebrated the achievements of its students at its pep rally on November 23. Principal Don Rapuano said he wanted students to go home for Thanksgiving feeling good about themselves and their school. He began the rally by recognizing the school's generosity in collecting more than 4,000 cans in a little over two weeks.
Students who were involved in fall sports and other extracurricular activities--CPEP, the Origami Club, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball--were recognized. The boys' cross-country team and the co-ed soccer team received awards for their undefeated seasons.
Also, those students who received straight 5s on their CMTs were called forward and recognized with certificates of achievement.
The school's dance club presented a Latin American dance they had choreographed and practiced after school. The dance was followed by a student-teacher volleyball game. The girls won, but the teachers kept them on their toes until the very end.
Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, the band provided music throughout the rally, and the drum line entertained the school with a drum competition.