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Tradition: a long-established custom or belief that has been passed on from one generation to another. In Simpson County, we have the tradition of Magee/Mendenhall week.
People from all over gather in our town to watch this small high school football game that has become so much more than just a game. The week of the Simpson County Super Bowl both Magee and Mendenhall High School have themed dress-up days to raise school spirit.
This year, Magee’s themes were Camo Day (Hunting the Tigers), Red Day (In Honor of the Annual Blood Drive), Funeral Day (Burying the Tigers), and Spirit Day (Representing our School Colors.) Students of all grades, including myself, arrived at school decked out in themed attire.
On Tuesday (Red Day), the schools had their Annual Blood Drive with Magee and Mendenhall competing to see who could donate the most blood to Mississippi Blood Services. This is only one of the ways the Super Bowl is used to support our community. Both schools also have a canned food drive, competing to see who can bring the most cans to donate.
The day of the football game the band, football players, and cheerleaders from each school travel to several local sites such as Millcreek, daycare centers, and the elementary schools to raise spirit and reach out to those who otherwise may not be able to experience the long standing rivalry. Although, only one team can win the trophy on Thursday night, both Magee and Mendenhall are winners when it comes to reaching out and bringing our community together as one.
• Emily Reed, Magee High School Junior
Magee students poke fun at Mendenhall Tigers during Spirit Week for the highly anticipated Simpson County Super Bowl.
