Although students and faculty entered the week of November 4th ready for spirit days and a pep rally on Wednesday, the “behind-the-scenes” work actually began on Sunday, November 3 in the hallways. The competition between the grade levels looked a little different this year, with many changes to the advisers, the events, and traditions from years past.This year all four grades brought their A game for a close fight to the finish after judging on both aspects of Homecoming were completed. There were many creative themes chosen this year starting off with the freshmen in “Its a Small World,” followed by the sophomores with “The Wizard of Oz,” the juniors in “Alice in Wonderland,” and finally the senior class with “Dr. Seuss.”

The freshmen and sophomore classes worked with new advisers this year.  Mrs. Maria Higgins, a World Language teacher, advised the freshmen, and Mrs. Christine Throckmorton, an art and graphic design teacher, advised the sophomore class.

Higgins said she had some adjusting to do and some challenges to overcome.

“The biggest challenge for the freshman class advisor is trying to explain and help the freshman visualize and understand how elaborate the hallways are,” she said.

Seniors came into Homecoming week knowing what to expect, which worked to their advantage.

“I knew everything that was expected from me since I was in office for so long. Homecoming is always stressful because I have the constant worry that everything might not get done,” said senior Pamela Stratton, the class president.

However, senior year also brings a lot of other responsibilities that makes a lot of demands on those who take part in the week’s festivities.

“I wish we would have started to get the ball rolling earlier than we did. But, as seniors, we are stressing about college applications and have plentiful other obligations that sort have stood in our way more so than the younger classes,” she added.

While the seniors and sophomores tied for their hallways, the seniors fell short to the sophomore class after the skits.

Regardless of the outcome of the competition, one thing is still true for those who participate: the memories that are made and the friendships that are evolved are greater than ever.

“I knew there was a lot to be done, and I really like to be a part of our class, so it didn’t matter how we did. I was having fun!” said senior Courtney Conway.