Incoming Hartselle High School freshmen wait for a skit to start during the pep rally at Freshman Academy Friday. The band and cheerleaders introduced the freshmen to a typical pep rally at HHS. | Joy Haynes
HHS principal Jeff Hyche talks to parents during the Freshman Academy Friday. | Joy Haynes
HHS drum major Ally Burgess directs the band during the Freshman Academy pep rally. | Joy Haynes
Hartselle’s mascot Champ encourages the freshmen during the Freshman Academy pep rally Friday at HHS.| Joy Haynes
Varsity cheerleaders pose for a photo during the Freshman Academy pep rally at HHS Friday morning.| Joy Haynes
Cheerleaders perform for the incoming freshman class during the Freshman Academy pep rally Friday.| Joy Haynes
Cheerleaders and freshmen participate in a cheer during the Freshman Academy pep rally.| Joy Haynes
Members of the HHS drum line play stand tunes during the Freshman Academy pep rally.| Joy Haynes
Varsity cheerleaders lead the Freshman Academy pep rally Friday at HHS. | Joy Haynes
Dana Gladden tells HHS’s incoming freshmen about the usual routine of a high school pep rally. | Joy Haynes