Four years ago, a group of senior boys thought it would be funny to place a taco piñata on a stick and bring it to a football game. Thus began the tradition of the Touchdown Taco.
The taco has come to represent our school spirit and supportive community.
Each year, a new set of senior boys take pride in bringing energy and excitement to the student body. They show up with the Taco in the student section at many extracurricular events, whether it is a senior night, a rival basketball game, or a robotics competition.
This year, seniors Alex Morana, Tanner Postell, Patrick Roche, and Josh Stephenson took on the responsibility of preserving the Taco’s legacy. They did not disappoint.
Postell shared his take on becoming a member of the Taco crew. “I joined the Touchdown Taco because I really looked up to the guys who were a part of it last year,” Postell said. “I loved how much support they showed at all of the Marist events, and they always seemed to have a great time while doing it,” he added.
The Touchdown Taco is so much more than a taco piñata on a stick. It has played a part in many lasting memories for student-athletes this school year.
Waving the taco high in the air, starting crowd-favorite chants, and blasting music, the Taco group never fails to fire up the student section and electrify the night.
In anticipation of Friday night football games, the Touchdown Taco posts funny photos and “Almost Friday” captions to build excitement. At the center of the student section, the Taco crew is an essential part of the unforgettable atmosphere in Hughes Spalding Stadium.
To highlight another one of the Taco’s memorable turnouts this past fall, the crew headed all the way to Cartersville to cheer on the cross country team at their annual Wingfoot meet.
Not only did the Touchdown Taco and crew run all around the course, cheering loudly for each runner, but they also coordinated a white-out theme to hype up the student fans.
Postell commented on the electric atmosphere of the meet. “At the end, it felt like a concert where we were cheering for our team’s success while they were on stage being recognized,” Postell said.
Touchdown Taco is a tradition like no other.
