Homestead teachers Señor Peeper and Señora Bailey took a group of students to the Viva College Scholarship Luncheon. This event is focused on the shared vision of “preparing Latino youth for global opportunities.” Those who attended discussed the importance of empowering and providing opportunities to Latino youth. Those who attended are Elizabeth Cornelio, Samantha Cornelio, James Martel, Dyllan Mendez, Elia Monarrez, Johan Ramírez, Jhon Ramírez, Maricela Nino Murua, Karen Pantoja, Luis Pantoja, Jose Oñate, Melanie Solís, and Isabel Yanez.

This year, 1.3 million juniors nationwide were considered for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program from exemplary PSAT & NMSQT scores. Despite that incredibly large number, these seniors make up less than 1% of their class in the country. These Spartans are being considered for status as National Merit Finalists, which are announced in February. These outstanding students from Homestead are:

back row left to right: Sophie Topmiller, Jack Burda, Noah Beal
front row left to right: Layla Kelly, Lily Rassette. 

Members of Homestead's Interact Club cleaned 50 storm drains in downtown as a part of the Clean the Drains event. One member of this club is also a member of the Rotary who reached out for others to participate in the event. The students cleaned drains with brushes to remove leaves, trash, and other debris. Afterwards, a plaque was put up to show that the drain was clean as a part of the effort.

At the home football game for Homestead vs. Snider, the student body organized a fundraiser to raise money for the Red for Riley Foundation. In this effort, the student section, sporting all red shirts, was able to raise $11,197.21! If that wasn't fantastic enough, Homestead's football team won against the undefeated Snider Panthers. Overall, it was an amazing night for every Spartan.