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Mission students unveil a new mantra for celebrating success! At the TOPDAWG Assembly on Monday, September 10 "OHhh Yeah" was introduced as a new action for celebration. When Bulldog fans are called to action by voice: "ARE YOU READY!" you will hear and see a proactive reply from Mission students. Student will stand and reply "OHhh Yeah!" This affirmation of school spirit and support goes beyond the extra-curricular setting. It is a positive anchor that all Bulldogs are encouraged to use to promote success and positive choices.
“OHhh Yeah” has gained student popularity overnight (Monday to
Tuesday). In this short amount of time, I have had several adults relate the
slogan to the 1954 Kool-Aid Man. In order to give due credit, I
want to clarify the origin of "OHhh Yeah!" as presented at
Monday’s TOPDAWG Assembly and as seen at the last nights volleyball match
against rival Ronan (congratulations Lady Bulldogs on your 3 set victory). At
least, I can tell you where the notion came from.
The
etymology of "OHhh Yeah" according to Lewandowski (me): It is
a colloquial term used by professional wrestler Randy "Macho Man"
Savage of the World Wrestling Federation beginning in 1985. He won six world
titles. Savage was the greatest champion of all time, the professional
wrestling credits him for bringing "a higher level of credibility to the
title through his amazing in-ring performances." Savage was recognizable
by wrestling fans for his distinctively deep and raspy voice, his ring attire,
intensity exhibited in and out of the ring, and his signature catch phrase,
"Ooh yeah!"
The
Kool-Aid Man is kinda cool (I guess), but is not responsible for the Mission "OHhh
Yeah" as introduced. The Kool-Aid Man isn't tough enough for Mission.
Macho Man didn't drink Kool-Aid and crash through foam walls, he ate "Slim
Jims" and had a giant charisma that propelled him to the top of the
performing arts finest champions: the WWF. The Mission “OHhh Yeah” is more than rescuing someone as seen by the
Kool-Aid Man. The actions are as important as the words. Forming a big “O” with
your arms and bringing them down to your waist with a powerful flex as you say “OHhh Yeah” is an action of the mind,
body and school spirit that says we are Bulldog proud and ready!
"OHhh
Yeah" is all about celebrating lines that
need to be crossed and those crossed over! In other words, it can be used
when facing challenges or celebrating success! It is charismatic by nature and
action, just like the Macho Man. One can hardly help saying the phrase
without intention: It is a DECLARATION OF CONTRIBUTION! It is
Mission's Mantra used to celebrate. LOOK for it at all Mission
activities near you!
OHhh Yeah!
Have
a great day!
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