After a week of spirited dress-up days, a lively parade, a packed football game, and a glittering dance, homecoming has officially come to a close at St. Louis High School. While students are still buzzing about the excitement, staff and student council are now dealing with the aftermath of one of the busiest events of the school year.
There was a slow start to the following Monday, with many students dragging their feet after a weekend of festivities. Principal Benjamin Brock praised student leaders and volunteers for organizing a memorable week. “Our homecoming was phenomenal this year. Our seniors really brought the school spirit and everyone had a great time during the entire week. From the dress up days, to the volleybuff to the powderpuff, to the all-school assembly, to the parade, to the victory on Friday night to the dance on Saturday night…I couldn’t have written a better script!! Mrs. Kaiser, the student council advisor, worked a ton of hours in preparation and made this a week that all students and staff will remember.
The Homecoming football game drew hundreds of fans as the Sharks took on Farwell, ending in a victory 28-12. The stands were packed, and school spirit was at an all-time high with chants, face paint, and the cheer squad leading the crowd through every play.
Saturday’s Homecoming dance, held in the decorated school cafeteria, hosted over 200 students dressed in their best. The dance theme, “Roaring 20’s,” transformed the cafeteria into a dreamy escape, complete with string lights, a photo booth, and music that kept the crowd on their feet.
But now, the glitter has settled.
The Homecoming Court was announced during halftime at the game, with Tiger Russell and Aeralyn Leonard crowned as king and queen. The two were awarded with roaring applause. Russell said, “Winning the game with my brothers on the field and then hearing my name called for homecoming king is something I’ll never forget.”
As the decorations came down and regular routines returned, one thing is certain: Homecoming 2025 left its mark, both in memories and in mop buckets.
