Homecoming
parade hits valley
Tuesday
was Superhero Day, so there was more than one person walking around in a cape.
On
Wednesday, students wore motocross gear and all the popular Southern California
clothing brands for Bro Day. The day of the homecoming assembly was dubbed
Space Day in order to tie into this year’s outer space theme. Students were
costumed as aliens and astronauts. Finally, following standard SYUHS tradition,
Friday encouraged students to wear orange and black to show Pirate pride.
On
Thursday, the assembly began with an impressive routine by the cheerleaders and
a sampling of music from the band. The princesses received a sash and were
escorted into the assembly by their favorite teachers.
For
entertainment, the princesses had to use pillows to stop their homecoming dates
from scoring baskets. Lastly, in an attempt to trump the Men in Tights
performance from last year’s senior boys, this year’s seniors performed in
alien-like white masks and later revealed blue-painted chests and faces while
Eiffel ’65s “Blue” played on the speakers.
On
Friday, after riding on floats in the afternoon parade, the princesses sat
under outdoor heaters and cheered the football team during the game against
Morrow Bay. They were joined by last year’s queen, Whitney Moir,
and crossed the field at halftime, escorted by their fathers. Whitney presented
varsity soccer player Aolani Rueff
with the crown, and the team returned to the field. The pirates went on to win
the game 27-16.