Class Of ’29 Joins Redwood Cowhide Tradition

Freshman experience the spirit and excitement of Redwood’s 70th Cowhide tradition.

By: Jordyn Fierro

At Redwood High school, Redwood celebrated their 70th Cowhide Tradition, as freshmen arrive for their first Cowhide game this is what they all have to say about their experience.

Alexis Herrera, ’29, a color guard student says she enjoys seeing the crowd cheer for her and the other color guard members.

Herrera says, “When I saw the crowd’s reaction I felt very happy and proud to see the Redwood spirit and the loud screams of joy from them. I was excited for my solo moment at the beginning of the show because I love having the attention and hearing the cheers from the crowd.”

Herrera also mentions what her experience was like for her first Cowhide. She says, “As my first time performing for the Cowhide game it felt very cool as the show gets better every time we perform and it shows all of the color guards, and bands hard work we have worked for everyday.”

Mia Saldana, ’29, a band student says, “Band keeps the energy going throughout the game by providing some of the hype when we score a touchdown because we get to play the fight song. We also play some pep tunes which can hype people up because lots of people like music and when we provide that they can get more excited about the game.”

Cowhide was special to Saldana because they came together as a school to beat their rivals

When asked what it is like to cheer for Redwood, Gabrielle Contreras, ’29, member of the cheer team says, “I absolutely love it, it’s so natural for me to join the cheer team here since I’ve been doing it for a long time. I think its so so fun especially our games. I think cheer is a safe space for me sometimes and it helps me get involved especially with my team who are basically like my new sisters. It’s great.”

Contreras shares how important cheer is to her and how much she enjoys being a part of the Redwood cheer team.

Riley McNamara, ’29, a student who is very involved at Redwood shares her first experience at cowhide she says, “Cowhide was more than I expected it was crazy, fun, and I can’t wait for more. I loved dressing up for the dress up days, I’m a little sad that not many people dress up though.”

McNamara loved cowhide and celebrating the big tradition She also says, “I will always remember the people who made cowhide fun”

Ms. Jordan, an AP Psychology and Avid teacher shares her experience she says, “I’ve been to ten cowhide games. I grew up in Visalia and went to cowhide as a student, and now it’s fun going as a teacher.”

Ms. Jordan also added, “It was fun dressing up throughout the week, having students decorating my door, and attending the game Friday night. I always love the excitement of cowhide week.”

“I thought our players did amazing and I was happy to see them win.”

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