Photo from Alana Schumacher

Homecoming 2022

A look into the one of the most anticipated weeks of the year

NEWS | September 2022

From hectic dress-up days to an infamous pep rally, homecoming week guarantees an exciting time for many students. It is “the perfect time to bring the school together and show our patriot pride,” French teacher and student council advisor Hannah Jahner said.

Homecoming was September 6-9, and the dress-up days were: Opposite Day, Unnecessary Safety Day, 80’s Day, and Patriot Pride. Among numerous students, Safety Day was a favorite, and many students could be seen wearing safety vests and hard hats, mimicking construction workers. On 80's Day, there was a mix of neons, off-the-shoulder shirts, and leotards.

For Patriot Pride Day, many students wore their newly-purchased homecoming shirts, courtesy of the student council. Painted jeans were also a popular staple.

“This is the best time to make memories with friends,” junior Aubree Wood said.

Seniors Jersey Day | Photo from Annelise Klein

Juniors on Unnecessary Safety Day | Photo from Aubree Wood

Seniors on 80s Day | Photo from Corrina Ugland

Seniors at the Bowl celebrating Pat Pride | Photo from Annelise Klein

Andrea Baez

Dylan Bahm and Andrea Baez were crowned homecoming king and queen at Coronation on September 5--as well as: Prince Srinath Kandooru and Princess Sameera Kathawala, Duke Kyle Scherbenske and Duchess Claire Bauman, the homecoming court which included Anthony Doppler, Logan Nissley, Tyler Birst, and Ava Abryzo.

Baez is the second Peer to Peer mentee to win the queen's crown. Baez was recently in North Dakota's Miss Amazing Pageant and said participating helped prepare her for coronation. Senior Lyd Symens assisted in making her video, and Baez said, “The seniors made me feel very special.”

“Homecoming is a very inclusive and fun time,” senior and Peer to Peer mentor Kamri Hopfauf said.

The annual pep rally, which was run by the cheerleaders, had a very active crowd. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors were on one side, while the Senior Class of ‘23 and band students were on the other. Students popped balloons and threw cheese balls during the games.

Senior Dylan Bahm, junior Oliver Jensen, sophomore Isabel Rudy, and freshman David Jankoviak all participated in the first game. Bahm, the champion of the game took a victory lap, calling for his peers to celebrate his win. Homecoming court played a popcorn game where the boys put shaving cream on their heads, and then the girls tried to throw cheese balls onto their faces.

Centahnas performed a fun and lively routine, and the Mentahnas, consisting of junior and senior boys, gave a controversial and provocative performance. However, it was still a favorite among many students.

Homecoming is a tradition of bringing students together to celebrate their school. Senior Corrina Ugland described homecoming as “an exciting time that really brings the school together.” A dance, football game, and all of the other events made a momentous week.

Elizabeth laduke

Elizabeth LaDuke is a freshman, and this is her first year on the Star. She is excited to grow her journalistic skills and become a part of the newspaper. LaDuke is a multisport athlete, playing hockey in the winter and running cross country and track. She plans to participate in the Century Student Council and French club...