International Triplets: Oct. 9: Homecoming Events

Homecoming Events

For you out-of-towners, homecoming is a huge deal here in small town Iowa! The events take place all week long, beginning with Monday, which was Twin Day. Faculty and students are encouraged to wear matching outfits with their friends. Tuesday was Hawaiian Day, Wednesday was Movie or TV Character Day(Jamo had the boys wear their traditional outfits and tell everyone that that was what people on TV always wore in their countries! Where does he get this stuff!), Thursday was Kid Day (where you dress like a little kid) and Friday is Spirit Day, where you show your school spirit by wearing school colors.

Students are voted for by their peers and selected to be on the Homecoming Court; 6 boys and 6 girls from the senior class. This year there was a tie for the girls, so there were actually 7 girls on the court. The Homecoming Court eats a nice brunch on Thursday that is put on by the parents. Thursday evening is usually kicked off with a fun parade downtown that goes backwards from all the other parades in town (it starts east and heads west). All of the fall sports have floats, including the cheerleaders, Red Pride Club, Dance Team, faculty, and other groups. After the parade the coronation is held either at Central Park or at the stadium. Then there is the Powder Puff football game in which the senior girls comprise the teams. The senior boys participate in a volleyball game.Afterwards, there is a bonfire in the band practice field. (More about Friday's events on Friday!)

Unfortunately, most of the homecoming events were cancelled today because of impending rain. However, a few things were held in the gym. First, the marching band did their thing: