The roar of the crowd, the shake of the pom-poms, the beat of the music – this is what Spring-Ford senior Cameron Simon experienced while he and his friends cheered for the girls on the football field during the 2024 Powder Puff Football Game.
Powder Puff includes the roles reversed. The girls play flag football, while the guys cheer them on from the sidelines with pre-planned routines. Powder Puff includes the school in an event that benefits charity and gives back to others.
“Just do it, it’s fun,” suggested Simon.
Powder Puff is excellent for students to get involved and help out a charity in an interesting and fun way as juniors and seniors battle for victory. Although it’s a fun event, preparation can be stressful because there are an abundant amount of kids participating, and expecting the event to work smoothly can be a challenge. But overall, Powder Puff is a popular student event that also includes supporting a charity.
“It can be stressful leading up to the event, but that’s what makes it all worth it”, said Stacey Bogus, who helped coordinate Powder Puff. Bogus expressed that Powder Puff is great for the students to get actively involved.
Spring-Ford has been organizing a Powder Puff game for years, and the event consists of seniors and juniors. Teachers take on the role of referee, announcer, or sell snacks at the event.
The Powder Puff cheerleaders work on their routine and have about two-to-three practices over the weeks leading up to the game.
This year’s charity was Julia’s Grace Foundation, which was picked from a senior student section leader who personally grew up with Julia and wanted to give back to her family.
Since this was his senior year, Simon knew he had wanted to sign up. He said his favorite part of his routine was the “Bye, Bye, Bye” routine that was choreographed by the cheerleaders because it was an iconic dance he got to perform.
As for the girls, junior Addison Grotell, another volunteer, heard the beat of the buzzer, the blow of the whistle, and the sound of footsteps on the field. Grotell was a player in the Powder Puff game where she played against the seniors. Grotell said she didn’t immediately think she would have fun.
“I thought it was going to be awful to be honest,” but she thankfully proved herself wrong and later stated that she was satisfied with the way the game turned out because the juniors had won. Grotell said she will be continuing volunteering in Powder Puff for her senior year.
Both Grotell and Simon agree that this years’ Powder Puff game was a success. Powder Puff allowed both students to socialize with their friends, have a good time, and support a charity.
