PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZThe play-by-play masters of ceremonies for Northampton Area High School’s pep rally Nov. 26 are seniors Sam Selverian (left) and Chloe Watson.

NAHS cheerleaders energize the audience of students as they lead the cheers to beat Catasauqua High School in the annual Turkey Day football game Nov. 28. This year marked the 101st game between the two schools.

Cheerleaders prepare to take the gym floor for the pep rally to promote excitement. Students were provided with Hawaiian leis or glasses to promote the festive theme of the pep rally.

The hamster ball soccer game is one of the more popular games played by students during the pep rally. The inflatable balls protect players wearing them and allow them to attempt to knock opponents off balance to prevent the scoring of goals.

A game of three-legged dodge ball between seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen named the underclassmen victorious over the seniors.

Cheerleaders, Powder Puff seniors and band members perform in the cafeteria during lunch periods to energize students for the upcoming game at Al Erdosy Field.

Seniors congratulate each other after taking first place and beating teams of freshmen, sophomores and juniors in a tug of war competition.