This year’s annual Homecoming Dance had the theme “Under the Sea.” The dance took place on the evening of Saturday, October 12.

Last year the Homecoming Dance was outside, however this year the dance was moved back indoors to the Upper Gym.

SGA Co-Moderator Allison Hall said that several students had come in earlier in the day to decorate. “SGA Members took care of putting things up at the entrances and on the tables in both the cafeteria and the gym”

The balloon arrangements arrived shortly after and were set up. “The balloons worked well in adding to the atmosphere of the overall theme,” Mrs. Hall added.

A giant whale was hung inside the gym over the dance floor.

Junior Melina Boyle said, “I liked the decorations, especially the big whale that hung over-top the dance floor.”

Students walked into the dance through the doors closest to the Upper Gym beginning at 7:00 pm where they were met by teachers and staff who checked them in at various tables in the entryway.

“We had about 100 more people than we did last year, and we were happy with the overall response,” explained Mrs. Hall.

Once students were checked in they were directed into the upper gym for the dance itself.

Tables were located in the back of the Upper Gym for students and their guests to relax. Students also had the option to spend time in the cafeteria and in the courtyard.

“I loved the setup and the overall atmosphere of the dance and getting to spend time with my friends,” said junior Bennett Mcadarra.

The SGA selected Baltimore Premier Event Solutions for the DJ again as last year they were enjoyed by many students.

Sophomore Kate Grovich said, “I loved the music and the energy of everyone at the dance.”

The Royal Homecoming Court was announced at 9:00 pm. Each member of the court received a small rose bouquet as they came to the front of the gym in order to be recognized.

The court included seniors Sophie Andrychowski, Makayla Casey, Samko Duracka, Julian Ramirez, and Sara Shorts. Juniors were Patty Colangelo, Julia Dominick, Aidan Heister, and Wyatt Shifflet.

Members of the sophomore court included Katherine Grovich, Quinn Haisfield, Sydney Heister, Devin Jablon, John Lambie, and Callie Lien. Freshmen court members were Jackson Culpepper, Knighten Frank, Pierson O’Hare, Peyton Straub, and Cameron Stricker.

While a number of students and their guests did leave at 9:00 pm, several remained until the last song ended at 10:00 pm.