Homecoming is an opportunity for the school spirit in all students to emerge. It’s a time for students to show their pride and what their school is all about. Students go all out to show their pride, and this year was no exception.

Despite the football team suffering a loss to the Anderson Trojans, the Eagle pride stayed strong throughout the night. The stands were packed with students coated in blue and gold body paint, showing support in any way possible. The crowd was electric from start to finish, with beach balls flying through the crowd, confetti shooting everywhere, and even student rap mixtapes being thrown. There was never a dull moment.

Fans said the night was a success even though the football team didn’t win the game.

“Everybody was getting so hyped. It was really fun and intense,” said senior Alek Peschansky.

At halftime, the attention shifted to center field for the Homecoming Court. There, it was announced that seniors Abraham Alvarado and Ruby Castillo had won Homecoming King and Queen. The crowd lit up in applause and gave them their moment as royalty.

“I was really happy that I won because every year it’s someone popular and I know I’m not the popular type of girl,” said senior Ruby Castillo.

As the game resumed, so did the festivities, and they continued until the clock hit zero. There was no doubt that the students wanted to make the night one to remember. All the crowd surfing, chants, silly string, and various other displays of school spirit ensured they’d reach that goal.