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Boosters and Birdkeepers bring spirit to the Sam Houston versus Bellaire football game
Yuna Ji and Tessa Spencer • Oct 14, 2025
Yuna Ji
The Birdkeepers and Boosters stand inside the inflatable cardinal in preparation to welcome back the varsity football team after halftime. The theme of the game was U.S.A. and more than 100 students attended.
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