R/W Week 2021: At a glance

R/W Week 2021 At a glance

GETTING ACQUAINTED

To start off Manual's first in-person R/W Week in two years, upperclassmen helped younger students with expectations of the week as well as released Executive Council's themes. Graphic courtesy of Executive Council.

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THE PREPARATION

WALK THROUGH THE DECORATIONS

DAY 1: RAMSTOCK

Ramstock, or Manual's "battle of the bands" kicked off R/W Week, with the band McLovin winning the students' vote to play at the pep rally on Friday. On the right is Anna Carpenter (12,HSU) and on the left Alex Norton (12, YPAS).

Manual RedEye: Ramstock sets the rhythm of the week

DAY 1: CELEBRITY DAY

Kennedy Hampton (12, HSU) dressed up a Steve Harvey and hosts her own game of "Family Feud" in the courtyard. Photo by Macy Waddle.

Students pose in the courtyard as various celebrities, including the Pope, Marshmello, and "Jake from State Farm." Photos by Macy Waddle.

Extended gallery of day one photos

DAY 2: POWDERPUFF

On Tuesday, the senior girls played the junior girls at the first powderpuff game in two years. At halftime the senior boys and junior boys performed a dance routine trying to top the other. The junior girls defeated the senior girls 31-30 in a thriller that ended with sudden-death overtime play.

Manual RedEye: Junior powderpuff defeats seniors in a close game

DAY 2: COUNTRY VS. COUNTRY CLUB DAY

Luc Fabing (12, HSU), Daniel Harrison (12, HSU) and Sam Powers (12, MST) pose with an acceptance letter from the University of Alabama on Country vs. Country Club day. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

Students had different interpretations of the theme, as seen in these courtyard photos. Some came dressed as Country or Country Club, while Wisal El Majbri (12, J&C), Rehan Kalhoon (12, MST), Sophia Bryant (12, MST) and Josie Partin (12, YPAS) all came dressed as countries. Photos by Ofelia Mattingly, Aiden Bonilla and Molly Gregory.

Extended gallery of day two costumes

DAY 3: THE CARNIVAL

On Wednesday, Executive Council hosted their annual carnival for students at the front of school to play games, win prizes and have fun with their peers.

Manual RedEye: Students enjoy carnival festivities

DAY 3: DISNEY+ DAY

Three students pose as Aladdin, Mrs. Potatohead and Spiderman. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

Students came dressed as characters from all over the Disney Universe. Photos by Yaara Alesia and Ofelia Mattingly.

Extended gallery of day three costumes

ROASTMAS

Each year, students from both Manual and Male create roasts against each other on Twitter in preparation for the game. Click below to see some highlights from the Twitter war, as well as student opinions about the annual tradition.

OPINION: Top Roastmas jokes and why students should Tweet responsibly

DAY 4: DOOMSDAY

BURIAL OF THE BULLDOG

Early Thursday morning, students mourned the loss of Male's beloved mascot, the bulldog. Following speeches by Manual's Owen Walsh (12, HSU) and Jawaun Northington (12, HSU) and a guest appearance from Jason Burley (12, HSU) and Deovante Curtis (12, HSU). Executive council carried out the casket to its final resting spot.

Manual RedEye: The Male Bulldog’s obituary

Students came dressed in their darkest outfits (both literally and figuratively) on day 4 of Red/White Week. Students also gathered in the gym before school to celebrate the annual burial of the bulldog, hosted this year by Owen Walsh (12, HSU), Jason Burley (12,HSU), JaWaun Northington (12,HSU) and Deovante Curtis (12, HSU). Photos by Justin Farris.

Extended gallery of day four costumes

DAY 5: SPIRIT DAY

JaWaun Northington (12, HSU) holds the spirit stick after the "right side" seniors were declared the loudest. Photo by Caroline Toler.

Students showed out in their Red and White on the final day of R/W 2021. At his first pep rally, principal Dr. Newman broke out some dance moves, including challenging assistant principal Greg Kuhn to a break dance battle. Top left courtesy of Gracie Cummings.

THE GAME

Alik Olash (12, HSU) and Shain Froula (12, HSU) get excited for the game despite the rainy weather. Photo by Gracie Cummings.

After a long week of preparation, stress and fun, it was time for the big game. 7:30 rolled around and despite the rain pouring down at Manual Stadium, every seat was filled. The home side filled with a massive sea of red and the away side full with everyone dressed in black.

JaWaun Northington (#22, 12) tries to push through Male's defensive line. Photo courtesy of The Crimson yearbook.

The Bulldogs came out strong, scoring early making the score 0-7 at the end of the first quarter. Going into the second quarter, the Bulldog defense was holding strong, but so were the Crimsons. Despite an offensively dominate half for the Bulldogs, they scored only one more touchdown, making the score 14-0 at half.

The defensive line jumps, trying to block Male's field goal in the third quarter. Photo courtesy of the Crimson yearbook.

Despite allowing only three points in the third quarter, the Crimson offense could not find their groove in the second half. After a touchdown late in the game, the football team fell 23-0.

The Crimsons fall to the Bulldogs in rainy rivalry football game

ALUMNI REFLECT

The Male/Manual rivalry is the oldest rivalry in Louisville, and one of the oldest in the United States dating back to 1893. The class of 2022 is now the latest to be apart of the alumni network who participated in this game.

Manual RedEye: Hear the tales of the Male/Manual game from their alumni

Letter from the editor,

This R/W Week I am beyond proud of the 2021-2022 Manual RedEye staff. Our staffers and editoral board showed unparalleled dedication to quality reporting and multimedia content, which is always RedEye's mission. This being my last R/W Week, I am incredibly grateful to my staff for helping the site to run smoothly and allowing me to see how fun journalism can be. Thank you!

Molly Gregory, Editor in Chief

Until next year, farewell to R/W week 2021.

Photo by Caroline Toler.

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