Super Bowl Fever Hits Cascade High

Panthra Gardineer (12) watches a recap of the Seahawks’ win during class. Photo credit: Audrey Slatta 

On Sunday, February 28, numerous Cascade High School students watched the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in the 2026 Super Bowl. After a tough loss to the Patriots in 2015, the Seahawks’ 2026 comeback was an important moment for fans across Washington. 

The excitement of the Super Bowl doesn’t just stay in the stadium; it spills into student life at CHS. For many high school students, the game is more than football—it’s a night full of food, friends, and memories. 

“I attended my friend Samantha’s Super Bowl party. It was so exciting that the Seahawks won because it’s been so long since they’ve won a Super Bowl. Everyone started clapping and cheering at the end—it was so fun,” said Addie Weaver (11). 

“We had charcuterie boards, chili, and fondue during the Super Bowl. We also watched the Olympics,” said Renn Pobst (12). 

The Seahawks’ win led to a large parade in Seattle. “I was traveling to Hawaii during the Seahawks parade. The traffic was horrible because of it, and there was Seahawks attire everywhere,” said Hannah Henson (12). 

“I watched the Super Bowl with a bunch of my friends. The game was kind of boring—there wasn’t a lot of action—but my friends and I were still hyped that the Seahawks won,” said Milo Gibbs (10). 

“I watched the Super Bowl with a bunch of my friends. The game was kind of boring—there wasn’t a lot of action—but my friends and I were still hyped that the Seahawks won,” said Milo Gibbs (10). 

Alongside the game, the halftime show drew interest from CHS students. Bad Bunny headlined the 2026 Super Bowl, delivering a historic Spanish-language performance representing Puerto Rican culture throughout the U.S. Students had varied opinions about the show. 

“I liked the music and the message the halftime show was trying to send. I watched it with my family, and we had wings and pizza. It was fun to cheer on the Seahawks with my family,” said Melania Rodriguez (11). 

Bad Bunny’s performance highlighted pride in Latino identity. His appearance symbolized cultural representation and broke barriers in American entertainment. 

“I thought the setup of the halftime show was cool; it had my attention the whole time. I couldn’t understand all the words he was singing, though,” said Samantha Crossley (11). 

The stage was set to resemble a field, with performers costumed in grass. Inside the field, there was a small house with vendor carts, food stands, domino tables, a nail salon setup, and other everyday activities to represent daily life. Performers also wore traditional Puerto Rican items, such as straw pava hats worn by farmers. 

“I was so excited about Bad Bunny’s performance. I loved the representation and the message he was delivering for Latinos,” said Evelin Ruvalcaba (12). 

The Seahawks’ win was not only an NFL moment but also energized the entire CHS community. Whether students watched for the game, the halftime show, or just to spend time with family and friends, the Super Bowl became a shared experience that filled the school with pride and excitement.