Kean Pep Rally
By Justin McDaniel | Published November 3, 2022
The Kean Pep Rally is always a good sign that homecoming is right around the corner and this year it did not disappoint!
The event held on Sept. 30, was organized and hosted by Kean Pulse, Kean Student Government, and the Kean Athletic Department. The event featured DJ Drewski, a social media influencer and Hot 97 DJ, performances by the Kean dance theater and the Kean University top-notch group, and fun games with activities.
“I had a great time, they had all these different games set up and had these cool videos for all the sports teams to introduce them,” Johan Civil, a communication/ media and film major student said. “I love seeing Kean do different things and find different ways to ensure everyone has a great time.”
Over 1000 students according came out to have a great time before the big homecoming football game the next day. Kean Pulse had Hardwood Arena filled with different servings of food and giveaways throughout the long hallway that led to the gym.
Jessly Gomez, a psychology major, and Kean Pulse employee co-hosted the event with Tracy Snorton.
“Hosting the pep rally was really exciting and different,” Gomez said. “I had never really spoken to a large group of people before and this was just something I can just cross off my bucket list.”
The football team, swim team, track, and field team, volleyball team, and cross country team were all present at the pep rally and sat in their respective groups. Each team prepared a short video prior to the event, that described their players and personalities on teams.
Throughout the night, the videos were played and all the teams got their moment in the spotlight.
“The different group activities and games really stood out to me. Especially the “hungry hippo” game when each pair of teams competed to collect the most balls,” Stephanie Tande, psychology and psychiatric rehab major said. “I loved being able to come out and have fun with my friends out here.”
Even though most students did enjoy the pep rally there were still those who felt like they could have done more.
“While still a great event I do wish they had something else added with the games, maybe something like a dance battle next time,” Civil said. “Besides that, the guess the lyrics and wheelies game was super fun to watch other students play.”