Western Wayne School District hosted their annual Homecoming festivities the week of October 12. Members of the Homecoming Court, student athletes, the marching band, and our beloved mascot, Westie, all had the chance to visit with our young Wildcats at EverGreen Elementary, R.D., and the Western Wayne Middle School during the week.
The high school students shared stories and laughter with the elementary students, encouraging them to become active in all of the wonderful activities we have at Western Wayne. Students were inspired to dance to the music and know that one day they, too, can be a member of our talented band!
They also made connections with our student athletes, as they enthusiastically shared their own experiences in sports and encouraged them to continue putting forth their best effort on the field and in the classroom.
Members of the Homecoming Court enjoyed talking with the students and seeing the smiles on their faces as they realized they had something in common, whether it was sports, music, or a hobby. At the conclusion of the visits, the younger students were all invited to attend the Homecoming ceremony and football game on Friday, Oct. 16.
“It was really fun to interact with the younger students and promote Homecoming,” Jason Vass, a homecoming court member, said.
Prior to the ceremony and football game, high school students gathered in the afternoon for a Pep Rally and an after-school tailgate, where they were provided with free food, sweet treats, and a chance to vote for their favorite chili in the administrator/faculty/staff annual Chili Cook-Off!
Students enjoyed music, games, and time with their friends, teachers, administrators, faculty and staff members before going to the stadium to see our Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen crowned!
The winners were Aiden Albert and Sofia Ochlan. High school students culminated the week’s fun festivities with a Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening October 17.
From left: Homecoming Court on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Homecoming Game vs. Riverside, from left: Makenzie Chearney, Madelyn McClure, Olivia Haines, Adysen Wargo, Aiden Albert, homecoming king; Sofia Ochlan, homecoming queen; Donovan Gregorski, Jason Vass, George McHugh, Patrick Donahoe, and Mr. Paul Gregorski, High School principal.
