Hyped for Homecoming

Homecoming week is a time for high schoolers to showcase their school pride while making lifelong memories. Three students who are involved in planning their school’s homecoming celebrations recently joined the Voices of District 303 podcast to discuss their favorite traditions at both East and North, and offer advice to underclassmen who may not know about all the different ways that they can participate. 

Between Small Games competitions, class volleyball, and the parade and football game, organizers stressed that there is something for everyone. 

“It’s not about always winning- it’s honestly just about having fun,” said Haylee Kaliski, a junior and member of the Student Council Executive Board at East. “It’s so much fun to see your whole school community come together. Seeing the school spirit, especially when you drive down Main Street and see all the windows, the golf carts, everything like that.”

Anna Gagne, a senior at North who serves as the student body president, talked about how there are plenty of opportunities to get involved early. 

“Ask questions if you don’t know what time an event is, or what an event is, or what’s happening in homecoming week. Ask someone, ask a teacher, ask someone who is in the student council who might be involved, ask a friend who might be very well-aware,” Gagne said. “ You don’t have to compete, but you could go. Because the spirit that you’re giving, the cheers that you’re making, it goes to your team. And it brings a lot of positive energy as well.” 

Aliya Clayton, senior class president at North, shared how she was apprehensive about going to events as a freshman before ultimately finding her friend group. 

“You’ll set yourself up for so much success, meet so many new friends and staff members, students that you’ve never seen before. I think you should put yourself out there- who cares if you don’t have a date?”

Homecoming week at St. Charles East starts September 9, with the parade and football game taking place on September 13.

Homecoming week at St. Charles North starts September 23, with the parade and football game taking place on September 27.