Throughout the month of October, Durant students were seen at sporting events as well as in the halls advocating for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by dressing in pink. October holds great significance to many at the school, so students were eager to show their support.

The Durant Athletics Booster Club sold their annual “Claw Out Cancer” t-shirts, benefiting the Moffitt Cancer Center. A plethora of students purchased these to wear for the pink out during the school day and the football game against the Riverview Sharks later that night.

For many, the pink out was popular at Durant to advocate for breast cancer awareness. “My favorite part [of Breast Cancer Awareness Month] was that all the students showed their support at the Pink Out Game” said Mae Beaver, Durant varsity cheerleader.

Durant’s sporting teams were the most dedicated supporters of Breast Cancer Month. They wore special uniforms and involved attendees through student section themes to raise awareness. The cheer team wore pink makeup, face paint, bows and rocked pink pom poms throughout the entire month. Pink jerseys were a common factor across football, softball, and baseball games while the soccer team wore them for the practice leading up to the Pink Out Football Game.

Along with their pink practice jerseys, Durant’s soccer team sold pink and white Pura Vida bracelets to support the cause. “Breast Cancer Awareness Month is very important to me and my family,” said Durant Varsity Soccer Player Sevena Ivey. “I try to take it seriously, and I enjoyed fundraising on the soccer team.”

The softball team in particular holds October deeply in their hearts, going all out for their yearly pink games. Streamers and pink balloons fill the field, and the sidewalks are adorned with messages in pink chalk. Players dress in pink jerseys and stirrups, using pink eye black and putting pink bows in their hair. They also held a symbolic walk out with the baseball team before the game began, while throwing pink chalk into the air.

Overall, Durant’s attempt to support breast cancer awareness was overwhelming and one of the many positive attributes the school holds. It was truly heartwarming to see students and staff coming together to support such a good cause.