WDC Elementary Pepfest 2021

A healthy game of tug-of-war ensued between the elementary classes Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Kindergartener Cole Hulse can hardly contain his Wolverine pride as he waves his school colors Thursday during a homecoming elementary pepfest. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Teachers had to join in the fun too. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Teachers raced with balloons between their legs. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Senior Summer Pettit reacts after she gets a toilet paper dress courtesy of Cole Berglund. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Homecoming candidates Carson Kern and Madison Packer await judging after Kern wrapped Packer in toilet paper Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Wadena-Deer Creek elementary. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

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Tug-of-war excitement. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Josh Dykhoff and Corra Endres push their elementary partners around the gym trying to scoop up balls Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

The return of pepfests brought out the elementary classes to get riled up for homecoming week Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

The homecoming court made their appearance at the elementary pepfest Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Senior Kaylin Lupkes pushes her elementary partner around the gym scooping up balls Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Payton Rondestvedt wraps Lauren Gravelle in toilet paper as part of the elementary pepfest fun on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

A homecoming pepfest at the Wadena-Deer Creek elementary gym brought out all kinds of costumed characters Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

That feeling you get when you've just won a grueling tug-of-war event. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal