Robinson Knights gathered in the courtyard to bid farewell to a deceased Plant Panther during 7th period on Thursday, Sept. 14.
At 7 p.m. tonight, the Knights will take on the Panthers at our newly turfed home field. To get students excited for the game, a “funeral” service was held, an old tradition resurrected from decades ago.
The funeral began with the Knights Marching Band playing music, cheerleaders cheering, starlets dancing and Robinson’s football team walking in a single-file line to the center of the courtyard. A casket followed by the mourning parents of the Panther being put to rest. The ceremony closed out with the football players stomping on his casket and the band playing their way out, soon to return for tonight’s game.
Ryan Sawdy (’25), the Knight Mascot, encourages everyone to bring their spirit and get hyped for tonight’s game.
“It’s a great opportunity for students to come together, cheer for their favorite team and enjoy the camaraderie of sports,” Sawdy said.
Football player, Lakeem Johnson (’24), is excited to show people exactly what the Knights can bring, instilling confidence in a win tonight.
“I can’t wait to play them on this great day. We get the opportunity to show the Panthers how great we really are. I’m thrilled to be able to play on my home field for my last year and to be with all my brothers,” Johnson said. “I know we are gonna beat them because we came in prepared and are ready for whatever they throw at us and we will dominate them.”
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