The Hill community celebrates the rivalry in the Dining Room during Spirit Week
Below are some unique ways Hill celebrates this beloved tradition:
Dorm banners: Prior to the week of the Hill vs. L'Ville game there is a competition during which every hall in each dorm makes banners with catchy phrases and images. During Hill - L'Ville Week, the banners are hung in the dining room..
"Passing of the Broom" - To signify that The Hill will "sweep" L'ville in all games, during each day of L'ville Week a different team passes a uniquely painted broom to another team. The broom is painted blue and gray (Hill colors) with red paint on the bottom (Lawrenceville's color).
"Spoon banging": During the week leading up to The Hill vs. L'Ville athletic contests, the dining hall is filled with the sounds of spoons being banged on the tables at seated lunches and dinners. Led by Hill's choral groups, students and faculty also sing "The Hill School Fight Song" to show their support for Hill teams.
"Red Meat Dinner" - A tradition with dual meaning, the Friday night before the game is the only Friday evening sit-down dinner and the only night when steak is served in the dining hall. The students chant, "What do we eat? Red meat!" Lawrenceville's color is red, of course!
Pep Rally and Bonfire- Following dinner, students gather in Gillison Court for the pep rally. With music playing and students cheering, fall athletic teams perform skits to entertain the crowd. After the pep rally, students head over to the Dell for the bonfire.
Victory Bell - Students of each Hill team that celebrates a win over L'Ville ring the victory bell to symbolize their triumph!
View photos of the 2010-11 Hill vs. L'Ville Festivities.