Girls in black boots, leather jackets and side-braids march down the hallways. As they walk, they smile at their friends dressed in curly wigs, bright clothing and colorful makeup.

It’s Spirit Week, and the theme is “Tribute Tuesday”. Each girl is dressed as a character from the popular Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. As November 22, the premiere date of the second movie, “Catching Fire”, approaches, the excitement for the film is becoming more and more visible as students make plans to attend the midnight premiere.

Last year, the dance team started a tradition by going to the premiere following dinner at California Pizza Kitchen. Senior Jackie Meister said a few girls brought bows and arrows last year, but no one completely dressed up. But Meister said she is definitely going to dress up this time.

“I’m really, really excited,” Meister said. “The book was amazing and I’m excited to see how they will present it in visual form.”

Meister said she was impressed with the first movie and thought the second movie will improve on the first.

“The first one was amazing visually and I’m sure the second one will be even better,” Meister said. “Plus Liam Hemsworth is in it, so obviously it will be amazing.”

Junior Maddy Lewing said she is also excited to go to the premiere with the dance team, even though they haven’t purchased their tickets yet.

“The last one was great, and I’m super excited for the movie to come out this time,” Lewing said. “I’ve read the books multiple times and I think the movie will be good.”

Senior Olivia Enright also plans on attending the premiere with her friend from work. She said she is mostly looking forward to seeing her favorite character, Peeta, again on the big screen. Enright was unable to go to the last premiere due to a geometry test, so she said she’s been looking forward to this one for a long time.

“I am so psyched,” Enright said. “I’ve been waiting for two years.”

As the premiere date quickly approaches, the girls said they will soon buy tickets and some will compile costumes. Their excitement will continue to rise, all leading up to the moment when the screen goes black and the movie begins to play.