In preparation for the Homecoming football game on Sept. 22 and the dance on Sept. 23, ASB and class council members choreographed dances, made boards for the performance and decorated corners of the school to represent each grade and the overarching theme, Epic Adventures. With Homecoming being in late September rather than mid-October, students and staff were required to spend additional time beyond school to meet their strict deadlines.
The Homecoming process started with theme ideas in May of the previous school year, according to ASB adviser Kate Avery. ASB began planning over the summer and finalizing in September with consistent ASB and class council meetings.
“Honestly, I’m excited, I’m ready to go,” junior president Mahat Chandra said. “We’re all in that last stretch to try to finish through, to make sure we can close it out with a bang. Obviously our halftime show has always been great through all our years that we’re trying to top each year, so hopefully we can do that this year.”
Selected choreographers for each grade were expected to meet before the week of Homecoming to plan out their performances. Then, class councils came together during the final week to practice and perfect their routines.
“For me [the most difficult part] would be choreographing, but in general, it’s the deadline because Homecoming is so early this year,” senior Homecoming Dance Chair and student council member Smira Sonthalia said. “Getting everything done feels very quick, and I don’t think we had enough time or it feels like we don’t have enough time, but everything’s finally coming together.”
Additionally, the idea of creating physical decorations for the campus is a relatively new idea and was first implemented last year, according to Avery.
“It was trial and error last year, but this year I’d like to say this is our first year being fully committed to it,” junior president Mahat Chandra said. “Our sections look pretty good. It’s a newer idea and I’d like to say that we will be able to continue it, hoping that it does raise a lot of eyebrows.”
Avery said she trusts ASB’s capabilities and is hopeful about this year’s show.
