William Paterson held its annual pep rally of the year during common hour on Tuesday, Sept. 30, celebrating the start of the athletic season and spotlighting all campus sports and dance teams. 

The event featured performances by the Pioneer band, DJ Nix, Pionettes, P-Steppas, WP Cheerleaders, and the Dance Teams.

WP Cheerleaders delivered an energetic chant following performances by the Pionettes and the WP Dance Team.

During the rally, hosts announced the university’s athletic teams including:

Ice Hockey

Field Hockey

The Cheerleading team

Men’s Golf whom did not attend the rally

Women’s Tennis

Men’s and Women’s Diving and Swimming team

Softball Team

Baseball Team

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

Women’s Volleyball

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

And finally, The Football Team

Following the introductions, hosts tossed t-shirt’s into the crowd and set up tables for students who were interested in purchasing t-shirts.

The Pep Rally ended with performances by P-Steppas and a dance contest. 

This upcoming week’s athletic events schedule includes:

Tuesday, September 30 

7:00 p.m. — WP Women’s Volleyball vs. Kean University, Union, N.J.

Wednesday, October 1

4:00 p.m. — WP Women’s Tennis vs. John Jay College, Wayne, N.J.

6:00 p.m. — WP Women’s Soccer vs. Ramapo College, Wayne, N.J.

7:00 p.m. — WP Field Hockey vs. Cedar Crest College, Wayne, N.J.

7:00 p.m. — WP Men’s Soccer vs. Ramapo College, Mahwah, N.J.

Friday, October 3 

6:00 p.m. — WP Field Hockey vs. No. 9 Stevens, Wayne, N.J.