The student body cheering, sports teams performing and several teachers wearing mysterious t-shirts with the letters CWO on the front.
At the pep rally on Fri. Sept. 14 in Stuber Gym a secret society of sorts was semi-revealed. In all the Homecoming excitement some may not have noticed these black shirts with white font that many teachers including master of ceremonies, Doug Verby, were wearing. However for many it sparked some questioning. What is CWO?
The full name is actually Clayton World Order, and according to history teacher and co-leader, Kurtis Werner, they are not divulging more than that.
While they’re hesitant to release any information, they’re eager to express their excitement for what is to come. “I think this will be something large enough that future generations of Clayton students will be able to participate,†Werner said.
They are also hopeful to get the student body amped up for their secret program. Unfortunately, they aren’t there yet.
Sophomore Gabe Remshardt had no idea what the CWO was.
“Clayton Workers Operation?†he said. “I have no idea.â€
Even though the plans are on lockdown, they were willing to release one statement. “It’s coming, it’s big, so get ready,†Werner said.
Junior Marcel Negrete noticed the shirts during the pep rally and had some ideas on what they meant.
“It sounds like we are declaring war on other schools,†he said.
Teachers are also in the dark. Yearbook teacher Christine Stricker is curious about the phrase.
“Well I don’t really know much about what its about, but I’m all for things that get kids psyched about Clayton,†she said.
Cooking teacher Lauren Compton laughed when asked about the CWO.
“I think its hysterical,†she said. “It’s like a secret club for super cool awesome teachers. I can’t believe they didn’t ask Mrs. Boland or I.â€
Is Clayton World Order a plot for world domination? Or is it the next global phenomenon? For now, all we can do is speculate. But, as school progresses the plans will be revealed and the truth behind the CWO will come to light.
