From Oct. 17 to Oct. 20, the UHS Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted Rivalry Week, which was filled with school spirit and various traditions. Students had the chance to experience crazy dress-up days, exciting lunch fests and a festive pep rally. 

To plan Rivalry Week, or Unity Week as named last year, the student council and ASB worked together. From determining the themes of dress-up days to planning the activities held at lunch fests, the student council and ASB created a sense of unity in the atmosphere. 

“The planning of Rivalry Week boils down to our Spirit and Rally Commissioner Ayden Agahi,” Senior Class President Mark Kim said. “He helped spearhead the week and hosted a bonding between Woodbridge and ASB to work out the details of the day of the [football] game.”

The dress-up days were definitely a highlight of Rivalry Week for many students. The themes for the week included neon out, pool party, western wear and blue out from Tuesday to Friday. 

“My favorite part of Rivalry Week has to be the dress-up days,” freshman Annie Hou said. “Seeing everyone decked out in their unique outfits was really fun.”

The loud and cheery lunch fests added more excitement to the week. Poster-making and water balloon fights amplified the festive atmosphere.

“My most memorable moment of Rivalry Week was during the Friday lunch fest when Ayden Agahi and Eithar Takesh had to carry out punishments if there was a good poster,” senior Sanghyuk Im said. 

To finish off Rivalry Week, a pep rally was held on Friday during homeroom in the big gym. Members of the student council and ASB performed class dances in addition to the homecoming court dances.

“With all the councils showing off our dance, wearing decorations and costumes, there was just so much spirit and joy,” junior Chloe Schiffman said. “The best part was hearing them announce us juniors as the winner.”

Even though both Rivalry Week and Spirit Week might appear similar as they both boost school spirit, they have certain distinct aspects. Despite the name, Rivalry Week was all about uniting UHS under one common cause. 

“Rivalry Week is a chance for our classes to come together as a whole, rather than it being a competition between them,” Junior Class Vice President Chloe Tsai said. “The experiences and ideas we create are so much more intricate, creative and spirited when we are together.”

Ultimately, Rivalry Week allowed all UHS students to appreciate the hard work and planning of ASB while creating new, joyful memories with their peers.