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Jessie White tumblers bring on volunteers to stand underneath sequenced flips, testing their heights (Brooks/LION).

As LT prepares for its annual All-School Assembly on Feb. 12, student leaders and administrators say this year’s event will blend long-standing traditions with fresh energy, bringing the entire LT community together under one roof for one of the school’s most anticipated days of the year. All-School is one of the few times each year when students from both NC and SC gather in the same space. With nearly 4,500 students in attendance, the assembly has become a defining tradition at LT that celebrates school spirit.

Student clubs and organizations began preparing for their performances and activities around a little less than a month before All-School, Activities Director Kris Costopoulos said. Many groups are using their regular meeting times to rehearse and coordinate logistics, ensuring they are ready when the full school comes together.

“They are practicing what they are doing at All-School during their meeting times now,” Costopoulos said. “I hope we are so loud we shake the ice off the roof of the fieldhouse.” 

Beyond performances and games, organizers say the heart of All-School lies in the energy of the crowd. For those planning the event, a major goal is to see full participation from students in every grade. Balancing tradition with change can be challenging, but organizers say student input plays a key role in shaping the event each year.

“Come open-minded that you are going to have a great time,” Costopoulos said. “Don’t be afraid to cheer or sing. Just get into the vibe and have a great time. Also, look at the floor and the performers and think, ‘I could do that when I am an upperclassman,’ and set goals for [the students] of being a part of it down the road.”

All-School represents far more than just an assembly. The event is one of the most meaningful traditions at LT, Principal Jennifer Tyrrell said.

“All-School is a traditional event at LT that is a student and staff member favorite,” Tyrrell said. “It is the one time that we are all in the same place together, so there is a special aspect of coming together as a school community to celebrate, connect, and have fun.”

As a two-campus high school, opportunities to unite the entire student body are rare. All-School plays a crucial role in strengthening overall school culture.

“Being a two-campus high school, we unfortunately do not have many opportunities to bring our whole school together; All-School is that opportunity each year,” Tyrrell said. “It is just special to be in the same place, not as two campuses, but as one LT school community.”

Supporting an event of this scale requires coordination across multiple departments. While Student Activities and Student Council lead the planning of the assembly itself, administrators handle logistics behind the scenes, Tyrrell explained. 

“The Building Leadership Team is responsible for the transportation of students from [SC] to [NC], bell schedule, communication with staff regarding dismissal and supervision, and overall administration of the event,” Tyrrell said. “Anytime you are planning an event for 4,500 people, it is a big undertaking.”

Student Council President Nadija Neskovic ‘26 emphasized the collaborative nature of planning All-School, calling it both exciting and demanding. In addition to helping organize the event, Neskovic will also serve as one of this year’s emcees.

“Planning All-School this year was a collaborative and exciting process,” Neskovic said. “Being an emcee lets me be part of the event in the moment—hyping up the crowd, keeping things moving, and connecting with students throughout the assembly.”

For student leaders, the highlight of All-School is seeing the entire student body come together.

“All-School is one of the few times when students from different grades, activities, and friend groups can share the same experience,” Neskovic said. “Seeing everyone participate, have fun, and show school spirit makes all the planning worth it.”