Homecoming is a staple of the Upper School experience. This year, Freshmen get to participate in the exciting, annual traditions. Students are able to use creativity to form illusive, sweet signs for asks.

A rollercoaster of emotions is felt when faced with the task of asking the dad of the Freshmen’s date. Freshman Colton Gilmore said, “It was the most nerve racking and shortest call of my life.”

The time spent in preparation is in depth, but ultimately worth it. “I bought 200 candles and spelt out the word “hoco?”, her parents hid her inside while I was preparing to give her a bouquet of roses along with a four foot teddy bear,” said Freshman Brody Pavelka.

Typical tradition relating to Homecoming normally consists of partnering with the date's pare

nts. The surprise of knowing parents kept the secret is what makes the moment special.

In order to make a fun Homecoming sign, students use artistic and hilarious ways for an ask. “I made my sign say I would go bananas if you went to Homecoming with me,” said Freshman Colton Gilmore.

From the making of the signs to the official ask, there are numerous ways to make Homecoming a memorable experience for the books.