Every year, Edison High School and FVHS go head to head in the infamous Bell Game. Each school spends the whole week leading up to the game building spirit to take down the opposing school. But where did this tradition come from?
On November 19, 1969, Edison and Fountain Valley played in a game that would be remembered for years to come. FV was dominating their season, while Edison had lost their best seniors.
However, the Chargers surprised everyone by commanding the field and taking full control of the season. When FV and Edison fought each other, spirits were high.
The teams seemed evenly matched, which was surprising in itself because of Edison’s lack of returning players. In the end of the game, Edison won, 20-21.
A few years later, two staff members from both FVHS and EHS discovered a bell at an antiques shop. Since then, it has become a symbol of victory for the highly-anticipated Bell Game. Leading up the game is Bell Week, during which ASB and Senate members plasters the school in posters and students are encouraged to dress up.
The most popular dress-up day is Edison Nerd Day, when students wear their nerdiest green and yellow attire. There are also lunchtime activities, and in recent years, a Glow Show that serves to pump up the community before the game.
“Bell Week gets everyone really excited about the rivalry game,” said Kayla Borack (’16). “It really shows everyone’s school spirit.”
However, not everyone gets pumped up for Bell Week. Some students think that posters plastered all over the school are excessive.
“I do think [the posters] are a waste of paper,” said Alexa Dameron (’16).
However, even though some of the eco-concious students disapprove of the amount of supplies used to make the posters, many FV students truly appreciate the school pride that is shown by the posters.
Dameron stated, “I think that they are pretty cool and really show our school spirit.”
