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Local high schools to battle it out for the ultimate ‘Spirit Stick’ at HarborWalk Pep-Rally in Destin

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, HarborWalk Village is hosting another community pep-rally in celebration of the 2024-2025 school year and to kick-off football season. Schools in attendance for the event […]

Jared Williams

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, HarborWalk Village is hosting another community pep-rally in celebration of the 2024-2025 school year and to kick-off football season.

The third annual Hype on the Harbor will take place on the main stage in HarborWalk Village beginning at 5:00 PM.
The pep rally is free and open to the public and parking fees will be waived.

Schools in attendance for the event include:

Destin High School
Niceville High School
Crestview High School
Fort Walton Beach High School
Choctawhatchee High School
Baker School

Again this year, each school will compete in a Spirit Stick Competition throughout the event, and have a chance to show off their band, mascot, school spirit and more.

This year again includes a social media competition: The school logo with the most likes combined on Facebook + Instagram by Saturday at 5pm will win the social media portion. Click here for Facebook

The school with the most hype will bring home a giant spirit stick.

Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to cheer on the students and individual schools.

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