SPOKANE, Wash. – Between chants, cheers, and clever thought-out jabs, the Spokane Arena fell to a hush Wednesday night to honor the legacy of Brad Moeller and his contributions to Groovy Shoes.
Brad Moeller died in October after fighting brain cancer for more than a year.
“That was so special. Brad would have been so honored,” Jennifer Moller, Brad’s wife, said. “He’s in our hearts forever.”
The Groovy Shoes spirit competition has been a vibrant tradition since 1991, captivating the community with its energetic atmosphere.
The competition’s origins trace back to 1990, when then-Shadle Park ASB President Scott Harmon and his close friend Brad – the North Central ASB President – aimed to intensify their schools’ rivalry. They were asked to judge the Rubber Chicken, the original Spokane school spirit competition made famous by Ferris and Lewis & Clark
“You know, that’s a pretty good idea,” Harmon said. “We went back to our schools, and we simply just shared the idea. Then it went from there.”
