Role models from Friendswood High School too numerous to count made a stop at Westwood bright and early Wednesday morning recently to help kick off the Character Counts! and Red Ribbon Week celebration. 
     The early birds signed autographs, posed for pictures, and gave out stickers to reinforce the day’s theme:  Character Keeps You In The Game! 

     The pep rally began with the pledges and a moment of silence, followed by some character cheers, led by the  Mighty Mustang Varsity Cheerleaders.  A pep band, under the direction of PAL Chandler Sager, then played a spirited rendition of the FHS Fight Song before PALs Brittany and Koby took the mic to have a character chat with future cheerleaders, athletes, musicians, and PALs. 
     Assistant Superintendent Thad Roher also spoke with the Westwood family to remind them that, though they each have their own favorite team(s), they are indeed all part of one bigger team connected by character.
     A prompt princess was crowned, the Golden Plunger award went to the girls, and our Character Celebration ended with the singing of the Westwood School Song. 
     Hometown Heroes made Victory Tunnels for the students to exit through on their way to having a 'TRRFCC' day! 
     “We thank our Heroes from FHS for modeling character and leadership, friendship and fun!” Westwood Counselor Barbara Gruener said.