Spirit Week

Homecoming week is a great way to start off the year. The homecoming dance will take place on October 17, 2015. Spirit days are held each day during the week leading up to the dance. Some of the spirit days in the past have included wacky tacky, pajama, class color, and Maryland day.

This year’s homecoming spirit days are:

• Monday – Pajama Day
• Tuesday – Back to the Future Day,
• Wednesday – Class Color (USA) day (freshmen wear red, sophomores wear white, juniors wear blue, seniors wear red, white, and blue tie-dye)
• Thursday – Red, Black, and Bow
• Friday -No School

The Friday of the big game,  we also typically have a pep rally first period where all of the fall sports teams are recognized. Because there is no school on Friday, this year’s pep rally will be held on Thursday during first period. The pep rally includes performances by the pom and dance team, band, and both JV and Varsity cheer. Students from each grade can volunteer themselves to participate in games to get points to help win their class the spirit stick.

The spirit stick is awarded to the class with the most points, signifying the class with the most school spirit. Watch out for the seniors: They always have an awesome cheer! Also held that Friday night is the Homecoming football game. JV and Varsity cheer perform together and the Homecoming court walks onto the field.

Painting the Hill: a unique Lancer tradition

Another event held Sunday of Homecoming week (October 11) is the painting of the hill. Each class is invited to come to the school and help decorate the hill. The hill between the middle and bottom parking lots is divided into four sections and students use spray paint to decorate.

The Homecoming Court and Parade

One boy and one girl from each grade elected to be a prince, princess, king, or queen in the Homecoming Court. Students can nominate their friends at lunch to be in the running and then vote online for who they want to win. The Homecoming court also participates in the Homecoming parade on Main Street in New Market, which will take place on October 10 at 10 a.m..  There are plenty of floats.

Preparation 

The dance is held in the cafeteria from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and tickets are sold for about $20 each two weeks before the dance, during all lunch shifts. You are allowed to purchase a ticket for a student who goes to another school, but you and that student have to fill out a form and turn it into Mr. Brown.

The Dance

Almost everyone goes to the dance.  Students usually wear a suit and tie or semi-formal dresses. Don’t worry about getting a date. Get a group of friends together and go!