Though several years have past since homecoming was last celebrated with a dance, Student Council, 2014 Class Officers, and PTSA have worked together for the revival of the tradition in the fall of 2013.
On Sat. November 2, the campus courtyard is expected to transform into a surprise-filled dance floor open to all students.
The planning committee hopes for high attendance and a lot of fun, wanting to create a successful re-launch of the homecoming dance.
“The entire school is invited. We are going through a lot of trouble to prepare for this and we hope that everyone will come so that we can revive the tradition,” Stu-Co sponsor Jimmy Ellerbrock said.
In the early stages, the pressure of finding a date was thrust upon the ladies after the dance was dubbed a “Sadie Hawkins”. Though the idea gained social network popularity and was originally accepted, during a September meeting, the plan was revoked.
‘Regardless of labels, everyone is welcome no matter what,” Co-StuCo president, senior Wesley Higgins said.
Luckily for students’ wallets, tickets will not be very expensive, most likely around $5. Unlike in preparation for prom, students are not expected to spend excessive amounts money on limos and tuxedo rentals.
The homecoming-court voting process is not expected to change yet the announcement of finalists most likely will.
As in previous years, the senior court of “King and Queen” will be announced on the field at the homecoming football game, played this year against Akins High at Burger Stadium on November 1. The announcement of prince, princess, duke and dutchess is expected to take place during the dance.
“I think that having a dance is great because then it lets not only the court but the whole student body celebrate homecoming in a fun way,” 2013 Homecoming Dutchess, junior Kate Buffler said.
This type of homecoming celebration will be different from any kind seen within the past several years on campus. (The whole student body is invited to come and have a blast in the exciting environment.)
“This dance is going to be legendary. Safety is not guaranteed, but fun is,” Higgins said.