Among the four nominees to kiss Penelope the pig, boys’ soccer coach Fred Kaiser who donned a bacon costume. With Penelope’s owner Merry Moch holding her, Kaiser gets ready for his kiss at the Pink Out Pep Rally on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

Back for his second kiss in the last two years, assistant principal Jason Harris leans in to smooch Penelope, as campus technology specialist Merry Moch lifts her up at the Pink Out Pep Rally on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

Down on one knee, assistant band director Zack Anderson reaches out towards Penelope Pigstop, as her owner, campus technology specialist Merry Moch holds her at the Pink Out Pep Rally on Friday, Oct. 28, 2018.

Student Council continues its annual “Kiss the Pig” fundraiser in support of breast cancer research and awareness into its third year. Students donate in an effort to make a staff member of their choice kiss a pig, as the swine pictured above waits to give its charitable smooch.

Preparing for the first football game on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Kuykendall Stadium, Thursday’s pep rally looks to raise school spirit. After a year of virtual pep rallies, they are back in person.

With contest season in full swing, Red Rhythm will host the Marching Auxiliary dance contest Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. As an annual tradition, Red Rhythm has hosted this event for the last 11 years and expect over 800 dancers in attendance.

Beyond Red Rhythm, cheerleaders,the band also played at the Pink Out Pep Rally on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 with senior Molly Llames playing some tunes on the saxophone.

This year, there is a shift in pep rally timing. Rather than taking place during fourth period, pep rallies will now take place during advisory

One of many yearly traditions, the homecoming pep rally is Thursday during advisory.