The crowd lulls to a hush as senior Loren Rosenberg walks into the gym and tells everyone to buckle in. With a swoosh and a chug students strap themselves in as if they are on a roller coaster. For a few seconds the crowd sits like this. When Rosenberg throws his hands in the air the crowd mimics his actions as they wave their arms from left to right. This is the “Rosencoaster.”

The “Rosencoaster” was not always a part of assemblies. Rosenberg remembers how it started during a boys volleyball game over two years ago. He was a part of the junior varsity volleyball team and was watching the varsity team play in a game. Rosenberg recalls this game and remembers his teammate Kim Gershkovich telling him to get the audience going because they lacked energy. Rosenberg said he was thrown off guard when he heard this because he had only done the “Rosencoaster” once before and it was not very successful. Nonetheless, he tried it and he said that he “got a really good response from it.”

Rosenberg said that the response inspired him to keep doing this move at volleyball games in the future.

“For the rest of that year…it was getting really big,” said Rosenberg. “The rest of the school caught onto it…I was a little shocked.”

This was all a new experience for Rosenberg. His freshman year he said that he “was really nervous” to do the “Rosencoaster” or to even talk in front of large crowds. He said that he just wanted to be the good kid in class that did his work and did not stand out.

During his freshman year, Rosenberg said he participated in band and volleyball and did not attend many sporting events.

Rosenberg said that he was able to branch out his junior year because of the support of the seniors at the time. In this branching out process, Rosenberg said that band still remained important to him but he also decided to make many changes and new commitments. He joined Juggling Club and is now a “Down to the River Boy.”

Currently, Rosenberg said that he feels more included than he did during his freshman and sophomore years.

Throughout this changing process, his family has played a large role. “They’ve been big supporters of all I’ve done,” Rosenberg said.

Rosenberg has a twin brother Jacob. Both brothers have been in band together all four years of high school. Rosenberg considers them best friends.

“If he needs help I’m always there for him, and if I need help he’s there,” Rosenberg said.

Rosenberg’s mom said that the two brothers are very close.

“My [brother has] been a big support,” Rosenberg said.

According to Rosenberg, he practices his “Down to the River” chant in front of Jacob.

“[My brother said] I’ve been doing a good job,” said Rosenberg. “He’s like my biggest fan out of anyone…I’m really grateful to have him.”

Rosenberg said that his family has helped him a lot by acting as a constant in his changing life.

According to his mom, Rosenberg has become more confident throughout high school. Reflecting back on his high school experience, Rosenberg said that it is kind of cool to see how different he is now compared to freshman year.

Even though the “Rosencoaster” is how most people know him, Rosenberg says he tries not to let it define him.

“I’ve gotten a really good response from it, but I try to stay humble about it,” said Rosenberg. “I’m always out to do something better, but [the “Rosencoaster”] was one of the best times I’ve had.”

Rosenberg said that the “Rosencoaster” helped him break out of his shell and he’s glad that it has helped him become who he is today.

“I’m excited about…being a part of everything that’s going on,” Rosenberg said.