The Freshmen Experience of Spring Sing

Silly songs, chaos and uncomfortable costumes just barely scratch the surface of the excitement that Spring Sing brings. With only two months to prepare for one of the biggest nights here at OC, a lot must happen. 

Besides the students who participated in Freshmen Fanfare in September, Spring Sing is the first production for the freshmen; because of this, the freshmen have only won a handful of times. Having to learn at least 6 different songs with their own set of moves and lyrics is one of the hardest parts for most students. Considering the freshmen class is made up of both boys and girls, it can get chaotic, especially in the beginning when everyone is confused.

Claire Risley, a Lucy to the Charlie Brown’s of this year’s freshman Spring Sing, was asked to sum up her Spring Sing experience in three words.

“Workout, community and worth it,” Risley said. 

Risley also mentioned what she believed to be the hardest part of Spring Sing.

“Probably, the hardest part was having to learn the moves, it was pretty confusing in the beginning,” Risley said.

Although the first part of learning the dances can be difficult, when all the complex moves and adlibs come together, the fun really begins. Chi’s Scottish jig, Gamma’s Can-Cans, and many other dance moves the Oklahoma Christian clubs are known for are scattered throughout the freshmen show. It foreshadows what is to come next year when the freshmen separate into different clubs. 

On top of the many commitments that come with Spring Sing, the time it takes up is the biggest shock to most students. Going into Spring Sing, students focus on the time that will be spent with friends laughing and dancing around, and due to this, some are forced to drop out from too low of a GPA. Before practice and during the breaks, computers are out and being used by students trying to fit in every available moment for homework. 

Jaxon Roden, a Charlie Brown in the Freshmen show, shared his favorite and least parts of Spring Sing

“The best part was being with friends and overall, getting to know people better,” Roden said. “The worst part was the time constraint and having a lot to do.”

When all the hard work is done, it is time to perform. The bright lights, loud cheers from the crowd and the feeling of your heart beating out of your chest make it all worth it. Sneaking onto the stage as your blurb plays for the onlookers is when it all starts to feel real. Looking out into the audience, realizing it’s almost over, seemingly erases all the exhaustion and stress that was once burdening before. The lights come on and the crowd disappears; the moves come naturally like you have done it a million times. It is over before you know it. 

Spring Sing being the last big event for the freshmen class and possibly the last time they will all be together is both exciting and sad. Events such as Freshmen Fanfare and intramurals create a bond for the freshmen that they will carry with them through the rest of their college career. The friendships and relationships made help determine the clubs they will rush next year and possibly even the majors and degrees they will pursue. Olivia Caldwell, another Lucy in this year’s show, shared her bittersweet thoughts about the freshmen class. 

“I’m excited to rush with my friends,” Caldwell said. “Also, I’m excited for more opportunities, although it won’t be the same experience as it was here for freshmen.”

Spring Sing is a great place for freshmen to plant their feet, meet people and make memories that will not be forgotten. There is no better way to meet people than to get involved and take chances. 

Claire Risley gave one last comment to the readers.

“Rush Freshmen!”