Pumpkin Bowl 2025: A St. Rose Tradition Full of Fun, Faith & Friendly Competition

Where teamwork, spirit, and fall fun come together!

The annual St. Rose Pumpkin Bowl brought excitement, energy, and plenty of school pride to our campus once again! This much-anticipated fall tradition gave our middle-school students the chance to show their athleticism, teamwork, and good sportsmanship in a friendly flag-football competition.


The day kicked off with prayer and cheers echoing across the field as students took their positions, ready to represent their classes with pride. Dressed in team colors and smiles, players gave it their all—diving for flags, celebrating touchdowns, and encouraging one another every step of the way. Teachers and parents lined the sidelines, cheering just as loudly as the students!


Between the games, classmates enjoyed music, snacks, and plenty of laughs. Younger grades joined in the fun as spectators, soaking up the sunshine and showing off their school spirit with handmade signs and festive fall accessories. The day captured the very best of the St. Rose community—joy, togetherness, and a healthy dose of competition.


A real showstopper came at halftime, when the 7th graders “went Jurassic” with a surprise performance! Dressed in inflatable dinosaur costumes, they stormed the field for a hilarious dance routine that had the entire school laughing and cheering. Their creativity and energy made the halftime show one to remember—and proved that at St. Rose, fun and imagination are always part of the game!


Congratulations to all our Pumpkin Bowl participants for playing with heart and teamwork. Events like this remind us that at St. Rose, it’s not just about the game—it’s about the friendships formed, the lessons learned, and the memories made.


A special thank-you to our teachers, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this event such a success. The Pumpkin Bowl is truly one of the highlights of the season, and we’re already counting down the days until next year!


🌹 At St. Rose, students continue to bloom in mind, heart, and soul—on and off the field.

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