Story by student reporter Morgan Warr
Thomas County Central High School took part in a fun and unique homecoming week earlier this year.
Each day had a different theme: tacky tourist, college, dress for success, and blue and gold. Numerous faculty and staff showed their school spirit by dressing up for each theme. Different costumes and outfits drew positive attention and brought the school together.
“Seeing all of the students laugh and joke around with each other is great,” Robbie Harrison, an agriculture teacher said. “These days to dress up really let kids be themselves and be creative.”
The homecoming pageant may have been one of the week’s most important and exciting highlights. All homecoming court representatives were presented, but the seniors received extra attention because they were up for homecoming queen election. They had a longer introduction as well as a short video that showed baby and current photos.
“Having those pictures put up in front of the whole school is kind of embarrassing,” Kendall Salter said. “I really had a good time at the pageant though, and it grouped the whole school together.”
That Friday was one of the most eventful days, considering it was the day of the homecoming game.
“Being a football player during homecoming week is fun but stressful at the same time,” Chance Stewart said. “We have confidence, but the pressure is on to make sure we win the homecoming football game.”
Several other activities were also held that day. Music was played in the hallways between each class and there was a spirit competition between all first period classes to see who had the most participation in Friday’s blue and gold theme. Mrs. Louise Phillips’ class won with 100 percent participation.
“I have some great students in my first period,” Phillips said. “They ‘bleed’ blue and gold. They encouraged everyone to wear blue and gold, even me. I have been blessed with this group of students.”
The class also has a football player, Lynwood Thompson, and its members wanted to support both the team and Thompson.
“We want him to know that we are cheering for him and the team,” Phillips said.
At the football game, the homecoming queen was crowned. This year’s queen is Jamilah Johnson, while Angela Cipriani was selected as Miss Spirit and Avery Barrett was named Miss Yellow Jacket.
“Winning homecoming queen was an amazing experience,” Johnson said. “It makes high school so much more memorable and I’ll never forget that night.”
After TCCHS won the game against Monroe, the annual homecoming dance was held.
“There were people actually dancing,” Miracle Hampton said. “I stayed until the dance ended and had one of the best nights ever.”
Student council planned out homecoming week and had a fun time doing it.
“This was my favorite part of being in student council so far,” J’harre Bush, junior class inspirational leader said. “I liked being able to participate in homecoming week in a different way than I usually do.”
Administration also aided in and embraced the week’s student body unity.
“It’s great to see the students get involved and have fun,” Assistant Principal Karen Jones said.