"THE LAST Ranger Homecoming”

It was Judgment Day in Rangerland

And tenseness filled the air; 

All knew there was a trip at hand, 

But not a soul knew where. 

Assembled on the drill field 

Was the world-renowned Twelfth Man, 

The entire fighting Ranger team 

And the famous Ranger Band.

And out in front with royal guard 

The reviewing party stood; 

St. Peter and his angel staff 

Were choosing bad from good. 

First he surveyed the Ranger team 

And in terms of an angel swore, 

"By Jove, I do believe I've seen 

This gallant group before. 

I've seen them play since way back when, 

And they've always had the grit; 

I've seen 'em lose and I've seen 'em win 

But I've never seen 'em quit. 

No need for us to tarry here 

Deciding upon their fates; 

Tis plain as the halo on my head 

That they've opened Heaven's gates." 

And when the Twelfth Man heard this, 

They let out a mighty yell 

That echoed clear to Heaven 

And shook the gates of Hell. 

"And what group is this upon the side?" 

St. Peter asked his aide, 

"That swelled as if to burst with pride 

when we our judgement made?"

"Why, sir, that's the Cheer & Pom Teams 

That's known both far and wide 

For backing up their fighting team 

Whether they won or lost or tied." 

"Well, then," said St. Peter, 

"It's very plain to me 

That within the realms of Heaven 

They should spend eternity. 

And have the Ranger Marching Band 

At once commence to play 

For their fates too we must decide 

Upon this crucial day." 

And the drum major so hearing 

Slowly raised his hand 

And said, "Boys, let's play the Fight Song 

For the last time in Rangerland." 

And the band poured forth the anthem, 

In notes both bright and clear 

And fourteen hundred Ranger voices 

Sang the song they hold so dear. 

And when the band had finished, 

St. Peter wiped his eyes 

And said, "It's not so hard to see 

They're meant for Paradise." 

And the captains of the football team said, 

As they took St. Peter’s hand, 

"It's just another Homecoming, boys, 

We'll march in behind the band." 

Forest Hills Central High School

Homecoming October 2017