Seniors eargerly await finally walking down the ceremonial red carpet into their last back-to-school rally.

FIRST! Victor Figueroa-Delgado is the first senior to make his pilgrimage from the red carpet to the senior section.

Kaitlyn Shelloe rides on the shoulders of Dylan Searle. A tradition among Rio seniors for their back to school rally.

Aaron Sproull revels in the glory of the moment…

…followed by Chris Delacruz. showing off whatever dance moves he can without throwing off his balance.

Ava Sazaki is carried by her long-time friend Jake Cardoso. Behind her Nerissa Cruz enjoys seeing what life has to offer at a taller perspective, along with a fan to keep her cool in the hot packed area.

Smiles all the way, Connor Ettinger piggy backs off of Max Mccall.

They just keep coming! More and more seniors squeeze through the walkway.

Ashlyn Gardner and Camille Lidster immortalize their moment by capturing it on their phones.

Chase Iseley celebrates her effortless stroll across the gym.

Carson Grimes looks ahead to realize that seating is running out for the senior section.

Band puts on a performance of Beyonce’s Crazy in Love to accompany the beginning of the rally.( From right to left Connor Ettinger, Gina Talcott, Jack Harris, Jasmine Jacobo ,and Grady Flamm.)

Luke Roberto and Clair Parker give it their all

Demetrius Dogias and…

Jake Harouni brings the hype as social comissioner.

For the peak of their performance the Varsity Cheerleaders tower up.

Cheer performs their routine with style. Sydney Hodge, Ashley Crum, Grace Ramatici, Emily Segale, and Emma Sperber strike a pose.

Grace Ramatici stands tall

While waiting for their class to finish sitting in the bleachers..

… the Cheerleaders perform a routine to the Rio Jazz band’s music

Song team begins their first performance at a rally brimming with energy…

… with Emma Sperber returning from her membership on the team from last year.

Ben Baker looks to his adoring fans in the senior section after throwing t-shirts into the crowd with the other Rowdy Raiders.

The Rio Americano mascot, Raider gives a piercing stare.

Seniors show just how rowdy they can be

Freshman positively enraptured in their first taste of rallies and events at Rio.

Brian Ginter enters following his announcement of the representative of the freshman class in the duck derby.

The Raider and Quick Quack Car Wash mascots pose together to celebrate the announcement of the duck derby.

Alison Beck supports Natalie Clausen on their journey together as seniors.