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One week every year at Flathead High, students and staff members pay homage to the almighty Homecoming gods, adorning themselves with orange hair, black spandex, clashing ties, and superhero costumes.
The festivities began Tuesday with Cowan Clash Day.
“I think that it’s (Clash day) fun,” said senior Kirtlye Lohof, one winner of Cowan Clash day. “It’s all for support of the school spirit and Homecoming week.”
Vinyl pants, studded belts, and pastel colors of ’80s day came on Wednesday. Students shelved their Jnco. pants and Silver Tabs to strut their stuff in skin-tight, stone-washed jeans to show school spirit.
“Over the years, there’s been so many different dress up days, it’s hard to keep track of them,” said former activities director Gene Boyle. “I think the ‘80s has stuck (with the students) because the clothes are so ‘far out.’”
Wednesday night students and pyros alike joined to initiate underclassmen at the bonfire a tradition that has been in practice since the early ‘50s.
Thursday brought bright spandex, odd masks and an abundance of glittery make up for Superhero Day.
“Hero day just kind of appeared about six years ago,” said Boyle. “It’s stayed with them (the students) because it gives them a chance to dress up like the person they look up to.”
Seniors Eli Thomson, Katherine Elgin and history teacher Mike Armstrong won this year’s hero day.
“I (dressed up) to add to school spirit,” said Elgin. “It makes that week much more fun and interesting.”
Seniors Jacy Olson and Gina Johnson came in as this year’s winners for lack and orange day on Friday.
At Rawson Field, Ben Smith as Homecoming king and Shalene Liddle as queen were announced at half-time at the football game.
The Homecoming dance followed the girls basketball game on Saturday night.
“The Homecoming dance is the most popular dance all year,” said Boyle. “Since there’s no pressure to dress up or take a limo, more students attend the dance.”
Though FHS’s spirit week may seem odd to some, Homecoming bonds students and staff and reveals the pride of FHS.
Said FHS principal Gary Martin:
“The students have a lot of pride in what they do, whether it be in activities, clubs, or in the classroom, and they are good at showing it.” |
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