This week's festivities

Hey Football Fans,

Hell Week, Spirit Week -- or whatever you want to call it, the week leading up to the Tascosa vs. Amarillo game -- is always full of "extra-curricular activities." Often times, as a student, it's hard to not get caught up in our devastating rivalry which is often carried out through graffiti, egg-throwing, paintballing, and other destructive mediums -- all of which are aimed at demoralizing our adversaries.

Despite being contrary to what this week typically represents, some people through the years have been able to find less destructive ways to go out and represent their school during the week. For example, last night, around 30 or 40 Rebs went out and carried on our school tradition of painting Cadillac Ranch red and black. It was a real sight to behold, and I would encourage anyone who hasn't made the trek out there, to check out the cars, to do so in a hurry before they're covered up by more graffiti in the coming weeks.

In the end, this week is less about hating the opponent and more about loving our school and fellow students. Often times, you only hear about the bad things -- such as when Tascosa's legendary 'T' was painted gold a few years ago -- but you really have to look at the heart of the matter before you judge that which has been noted as the second deadliest rivalry in the U.S.

Forever Rebellious,
Thomas Blanchard

Go Rebs!!!
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