BHS Fan Section Better Than Ever

Anyone who has ever been in the high school should know about the notorious Bomb Squad. The dedicated, proud fans that brave the elements and cheer their hearts out until their vocal chords can bear no more. Most commonly seen at home football and basketball games, the rowdy fan section is looking to expand their horizons in the form of diversified attendance and added spirit during games in several forms.  This year’s Senior Bomb Squad leaders, Dane Heckmann and Ricky Capossela, are very excited  about the upcoming season.

“Whether it be Football, Basketball, or any sport here at Brookfield, our fans just make a difference. At BHS, home field advantage is real,” says Capossela, who is as excited as anyone to get the season underway. “With new chants and traditions we have planned, this should be the best year yet.” The senior leaders had much to say about all of the school-spirited plans.

“Because of how loud we are and how into the game our fans are, we are the unofficial 12th man on the field,” commented Heckmann, who, like Capossela, inherited the role of Bomb Squad leader by being chosen to receive the sacred “staff” from last year’s graduating class. Heckmann stated, “The amount of tradition we have is unparalleled, and the Bomb Squad is known throughout the state a a force to be reckoned with.” These leaders will do anything they can to boost school spirit.

However, the Bomb Squad was not always the cohesive unit it is today. In the past four years, attendance and participation at games has risen exponentially. By increasing their social media presence and becoming more creative in getting the student body involved, the leaders know the fan section is as strong as ever. “We made a Twitter account this year in order to get the word out easier and promote,” Heckmann stated. By naming the group and starting a Facebook page as well, students who participate feel part of something larger than themselves, and part of a group that has a purpose: to always support their peers on the field. Also, the leaders stated they have been making signs and have been decorating the bleachers in order to mark the student section territory.

Every good fan section has a signature chant, and the Bomb Squad’s chant is echoed throughout the school. The focal point of the Bomb Squad is the well-known “I Believe” chant, which is adopted from the Utah State University fans, and is loved by Capossela. “As far as ‘I Believe’ goes, it is what other towns know us for, and is the perfect mix of support for the team and fun for our fans.” Anyone who comes to football games knows this is where fans get most rowdy.

Freshman who have never seen the Bomb Squad in action or do not know the chants should have no fear, as the pep rally this year should feature a portion where the chants are taught to the upperclassmen so they can be passed on to the next generation. “ We are always looking for ways to get more people at games. It doesn’t matter who you are, as long as you are willing to support,” Capossela says. When it comes to getting loud, the more the merrier.

All in all, this year is shaping up as the best one yet for the BHS Bomb Squad. By  raising attendance, coming up with creative ways to get fans involved, and always helping the team, our Bomb Squad is necessary to the spirit of our student body.Plays will be made, Staffs will be kissed, and the student body WILL believe that we will win.