Most Linganore students are acquainted with the familiar Friday night scene in the football stadium: the bright lights, the screaming crowd, and the excitement of watching the football team fight their way to victory. One other element of these nights is the Tribe, the group of senior boys who paint to support the football team every Friday night. Each member of the tribe paints up to encourage a different senior player. 

The chief of the tribe is Harry Rasmussen. “I’m responsible for leading the chants, coordinating with the Lady Tribe (a group of girls who paint the tribe up and create the banners every week), and organizing the tailgate before each game,” said Rasmussen, who was voted chief by a poll directed at the student body.

Senior football player Michael Rajnik said, “It’s nice to know we have them there at every game, and that, win or lose, they’ll support you. They keep all of us hyped up throughout the whole game and add to the energy and excitement.”

Maryellen Austin, mother of tribe member Kyle Austin, said, “I think the tribe is an integral part of creating a supportive environment. This group is particularly positive. Most of these boys are athletes themselves, so they appreciate the players’ efforts. I hope the tribe continues to be outrageous in a way that brings the student body together for fun and memorable times on Friday nights. I love the energy and camaraderie.”

Along with the cheerleaders, the tribe keeps the student section as energetic as possible during games by leading them in screaming chants and familiar traditions such as the infamous “first down” chant.

The tribe is also responsible for coming up with the themes and chants for every game. While they rely largely on maintaining traditions from previous years for these aspects, Rasmussen plans small changes. This year, for instance, the tribe reports that they will not be leading the infamous “I Believe” rally every Friday during the school day, saving it only for their biggest, most important games.

“The tribe represents the passion and spirit of the entire Linganore student body,” said Class of 2017 member Liz Hovis. The tribe uses group chants at games and coordinating themes for the student body in order to incorporate the entire student section and maintain the theme that all of Linganore is “One Tribe.”

The tribe will be leading the student section at every football game of this season. Follow their twitter account @TheLHSTribe to stay updated on important news and game themes.

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Jackson Knight getting pumped during the American out.