Challenge 1: Class of 2026 Playlist

We want to know what music influences you. The definition of influence is up to you! Is it something that excites you? Is it something that makes you feel powerful? Is it something that gets you instantly happy?

What anthem is playing when you need to hype yourself up?

Take a screenshot of your favorite song, album, or what's currently playing on your playlist! These songs will be compiled into a single Spotify playlist and shared for everyone to enjoy on your first day as a Spartan.

The 2026 playlist is below!

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Eye of the Tiger by Conner H.

This always helps me get motivated.

songs for the stands by Mikaela W.

The music that influences me the most is any pop music. I listen to this specific album when I am lifeguarding and it always puts me in a better head space. I love it when songs come on that are some of the general members favorites too and we have a little jam session. It brings people together and influences me to be more outgoing, let loose a little. I have met some of the sweetest people from just turning on a song, starting some small talk, which eventually grew into a life long friendship that I will cherish forever.

Time of our lives by Natalie R.

A classic song everyone loves.

Somewhere Only We Know by Holden B.

Keane

Home by Abigail S.

By Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros. It’s an upbeat alternative love song.

Greta Van Fleet / Black Smoke Rising by Ashley T.

Although they are not new to the scene, GVF has become my go-to music choice for any mood. Many of their songs I consider my favorite, but at the moment this one is on my play list more than the others.

star-crossed by Corinne S.

A new album that I enjoy by Kacey Musgraves!

Weak by AJR by Evan F.

This is an image of the beginning of a song i love, weak by AJR. I may see them with my family next year because we all love their music, and i specifically love this song, because i feel like it’s one anyone can relate to.

Incoming by MC Orsen by Grace P.

The slow build up to the beat drop. And the pure energy of the song itself. It really gets me hype

Landslide by Fleetwood Mac by Sammantha P.

I remember my mom listening to this song when I was a child, but it wasn’t until I got older that I started to understand the lyrics and once I did, no song has ever affected me or inspired me more than this one.

Cinema by Benny Benassi by Sarah H.

This is one of my favorite songs. I really love the feel of it and it inspires me, in a way, to be happy and carefree. My favorite time to play this is blasting it through the speakers in the car.

Broken Bells by Lillian W.

I’ve been OBSESSED with Greta Van Fleet recently. Their music has really helped me throughout the college application process. Such a fun and rock sounding band.

For working by Juriel D.

I'm a welder who works with machining, a lot of my job is standing still in loud situations, I try to make it as fun as possible while focusing.

Teenage Heartbreak by Alicia M.

2021 album by LilHuddy (aka Chase Hudson) Genre: pop/rock His lyrics are about his life and his heartbreaks. He's also pretty cute. :)

Hungry Eyes by Holly W.

Music helps keep my mind focused especially when doing schoolwork. I day dream a lot but music somehow helps me manage to stay on task. Hungry eyes is one of my favorite songs.

Harmony Hall - Vampire Weekend by Emmet L.

Harmony Hall is one of my favorite songs of all time. It reminds me of being with my friends and makes me happy.

Son of Man - Phil Collins (Tarzan) by Steve H.

Phil went HARD on this whole sound track. I live Disney, and this song always gets me going!