Firchau Day a Success

December 11 marked a day to remember: Westminster Christian’s first ever Firchau day.

The event, planned by the Pep Club, took place throughout all 5 of the games. Posters of Firchau covered the school while Firchau masks swept the stands; every fan in attendance was in for a night to remember.

Each game had its own special Firchau half time challenge in which 3 selected crowd members came up to compete. The half time events included Firchau trivia and pin the mustache on Firchau. Third place was awarded the famed starlight mints, proven to give energy and passed out to each of the varsity players before every game. Second place winners were given a glasses, nose, and mustache combo accessory. And the winner of every event received the $10 iTunes gift card.

The attendees of the games were encouraged to dress up like the Westminster coach. The most popular Firchau accessory was, of course, the legendary mustache. The top three finalists for best Firchau look alike were: Coach Flickenger (who nobly shaved off his own beard to create his own Firchau mustache), Taylor Battle, and Esther Kim. School spirit was in the air as Pep Club led chants of Firchau’s most famous quotes, including: “Jiminy Christmas!”, “Boy am I hot!”, and “I wouldn’t want to be in a foxhole with you!” In addition, special Firchau inspired cheers took place during the time outs.

All in all, Pep Club set the stage for true school spirit while honoring one of the school’s most renowned coaches.

By Ellie Fink