PHOTO GALLERY: Hickman High School hosts pep rally

From left, Jimmy Whitt, Chris Clark and Jerrion Nelson laugh together Friday at the pep rally while their coach, David Johnson, talks about the Hickman High School boys basketball team's achievements. The Hickman boys basketball team will play Rockhurst in the state semifinals at 6 p.m. Friday at Mizzou Arena.
  |  Whitney Hayward

Hickman senior Bridget Phillips carries her sousaphone across the gym before the pep rally Friday. The pep rally was held to honor the achievements of high school students and to encourage the boys basketball team.   |  Whitney Hayward

From left, Makenzie Killdy and Marielle Carlos do a cheer routine Friday at the Hickman High School pep rally.   |  Whitney Hayward

Natalie French is crowned for courtwarming Friday during the Hickman High School pep rally. Poor weather caused Columbia Public Schools to cancel scheduled courtwarming celebrations, which is why royalty was crowned during the pep rally.   |  Whitney Hayward

Hickman High School boys basketball coach David Johnson speaks to students at the pep rally Friday.
  |  Whitney Hayward

Hickman sophomore Samuel Fessehaye plays the trombone with the high school band at the Hickman High School pep rally Friday in the school gymnasium.   |  Whitney Hayward

From left, Antwon Turnage and Chris Addison perform a quick rap to get students excited for the Hickman High School boys basketball semifinal game against Rockhurst on Friday during the pep rally.   |  Whitney Hayward