This year at WCA, the upper school Boys Poms performances take us on a journey through cinema with themes of Star Wars (seniors), Men in Black (juniors), Boyband (sophomores), and Cars (freshmen), so grab your popcorn, silence your phones, and get ready for an exciting display of some of America’s most iconic movie series!

In addition to the higher grades’ focus on movies, the middle school will be bringing the energy as the newcomers to Spirit Week, with the 7th graders having an army theme and 8th grade paying homage to the Savannah Bananas Baseball team.

The age-old custom of throwing teenage boys into a stadium of eager spectators is one that has been practiced for years at Westminster, and it never fails to draw a crowd and hype people up! But what is it about the choreography and companionship that makes Boys Poms such a beloved Spirit Week classic?

Two Boys Poms leaders offer their opinion on the significance of this stupendous Spirit Week staple.

Nadia Robinson is one of the leaders for the 11th grade Poms this year. Her passion for creating and teaching dance arose from an idea she had that she “wanted to carry out,” and she loves watching her creation manifest during practice. She expresses:

“My favorite part of the process is seeing the results come to life.”

For the leaders, the dance is a way to see their hopeful visualizations take shape. The transformation of a dream into a reality is extremely powerful, and it’s one of the hidden beauties of dances like Boys Poms.

Mrs. Emily Koenig, Westminster boy mom and a leader for the middle school with a background in dance, describes the benefits of participating in this Big Event:

“Boys Poms is a great chance to hang out with friends and participate in Spirit Week. You get to be goofy and crazy on the court while still working to create something really cool that impresses your grade and builds amazing Spirit Week memories!”

Additionally, Robinson provides her opinion on why Boys Poms is a meaningful experience worth the time and effort by remarking:

“I would advertise Boys Poms as a way to entertain, contribute to the Spirit Week process, and have fun.”

Spirit Week is nothing without its students, but joining Boys Poms not only brings joy and vivacity to the viewers, but it also benefits the dancers by being an incredibly fun and informative experience.

Lastly, Koenig addresses the concerns of students worried that their dancing abilities are not up to par. She explains that pure skill is not nearly as crucial to the process as a readiness to have some fun.

“Don’t worry if you can’t dance!  You’re not supposed to be “good at it!” That’s part of what makes Boys Poms so great…It’s just a chance to have fun with friends!”

Koenig emphasizes that there’s no pressure to have any prior dance experience or even experience performing in any regard in order to have a good time. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves, and it’s a comfortable environment to experiment in your skills.

Whether you are questioning which Big Event to join, informing yourself about the most wonderful week of the year, or just bored in class, my hope is that you have learned something meaningful about the experience and expectations of Boys Poms. I’ll see you in the audience!