Hicksville High School was buzzing with school spirit as students, staff and the community came together to celebrate homecoming on Sept. 30.
Despite the rainy weather, the school still hosted its annual Homecoming Fair before the football game by moving the festivities indoors. The activities, games, spirit wear, gift basket raffles, food and refreshments were offered at various tables around the cafeteria which were operated by students, parents, and school community organizations. Local children were also able to play on the inflatable slides and bouncy houses that were set-up in the gymnasium. Freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes all participated in the annual banner contest this year with the theme of vintage video games. The senior class took home best-banner honor for their “Super Mario Bros.” design.
When the football game started, Hicksville pride was felt throughout the stands and on the field and in the packed stands. The students presented spectacular halftime festivities including performances from the marching band and color guard with a special tribute to Hicksville alum Billy Joel. The cheerleaders and the kickline team wowed the crowd with their performances and the final highlight of halftime was the crowning of homecoming king Oscar Duran Pena and queen Emma Kennelly.
The football game ended with a Comet win against Plainview High School with a score of 26 to 20.
Hicksville cheerleaders showing their Comet pride.
Hicksville senior Frank Barravechia running the ball.
Members of the school’s marching band and color guard performing at halftime.
Principal Williams with representatives of the senior class who took the best-banner honor with a trophy in this year’s vintage video game themed banner contest with their “Super Mario Bros.” design.
Hicksville High School Starlets kickline performing at halftime.
Homecoming king, Oscar Duran Pena and queen, Emma Kennelly, were crowned at
halftime.