The Redbird Word-September 22-23

The Nest Returns to Full
By:Lilly Harmon
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The popular Redbird Nest is back and ready to take on this new school season. In these past few years, obstacles have come faceto-face
with the Nest causing a decline in student members and attendance. But with the first normal school year since 2018-2019,
the nest has gone back to its regular attendance.
Furthermore, the Nest is a student-only club offering a spot for anyone from grades 9-12. There is a Nest offered at each and every
home sports game Redbirds play. By paying $20 you’ll get free admission, a t-shirt, and a spot in the student section. Most kids find
that the nest makes school games all the more fun with the themes and interactive cheers led by members of the leadership
committee.
Ever wonder how themes are made? Well, the nest leadership committee decides. Staff vote on upcoming seniors to fill the four
positions of the leadership committee. This is to have fun themes that everyone enjoys. For the most recent game on Aug. 26, the
theme was class colors. Members in the section said their favorite part of being in the Nest was their peers and the environment it
creates.
Coach Roberson, who sponsors the Redbird Nest, mentioned how other schools admire the Alton High student section. “Give us
what you do,” Roberson said, referring to the calls he has gotten from other schools asking how to create a student section like
Alton’s.
Overall, The Redbird nest is a student section club loved by all its members. This school club is perfect for anyone who loves
sports and spending time with peers.
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