The students at the High School for Math, Science, and Engineering who attend the varsity games are few in number, but still feel the need to go support the teams. These students want to see a good game and be involved in their teams' performance, all while having a fun time with their friends.
Students find the sporting events a very exciting experience. These fans add on to the popularity of games and attempt to persuade their friends to accompany them.
“Being a fan is exhilarating.” sophomore Omar Carrera said.
They expect to see an entertaining game that is full of hustle throughout the event. Our fans feel enthusiastic about the school teams, and attending helps them relieve stress.
“They help motivate their team like, ‘I gotta win this game for my school,’” Carrera said about fellow fans.
Both Carrera and fellow sophomore Matthew Chae have attempted to get more people to attend. The main reason for not attending is time; their friends say they don’t have the opportunity and don’t want angry parents. Basketball games start at 4:30 PM, and sometimes even later. Despite the late start, both Carrera and Chae find the experience rewarding, better than just going home and being bored.
“Usually people ask their friends, and they say, ‘No no no it’s kinda late,’” Chae said.
The presence of fans at games have a positive effect on player performance, and the players appreciate having them at the games. Most fans at the games are there supporting friends.
“I appreciate the effort they put into coming to the game,” sophomore boys soccer player Alexei Ohotin said.
The fans of the HSMSE are a small, yet dedicated bunch who enjoy the mostly unappreciated sporting events at our school. Games are made possible to attend for all people, even if time constraints are present during the school week. If the fan base is to grow, more students have to give it a try because current fans are really enjoying it.
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