This past month Pace Academy celebrated their annual homecoming. Homecoming is a tradition every year that every highschool in the world follows. The goal is to show school spirit if you are still in school, but if you have graduated then homecoming is when reunions are hosted.
This year Pace definitely showed their school spirit. The week started with jersey day, and almost every student wore a unique jersey. “I wore a Giannis Anentokompu jersey because he is my favorite player,” said junior Jake Agoli. The next theme was twin day and many junior girls all dressed as Thing One and Thing Two from Dr Seuss. “It was a lot of fun to wear the same outfits as my friends, and show my Pace spirit,” said Junior Gabi Swartz. The next day was celebrity themed, and Seniors Anna Kate Howell, Kate Grice and Sydney Lettes went all out. They dressed up as Kris Jenner, and all matched with their wigs and sunglasses. Thursday’s theme was youngest to oldest. Freshmen were babies, sophomores were kids, juniors were Moms and Dads, and Seniors were grandpas and grandmas. “I was glad that I already had all the clothes for this theme in my dress up basket,” said Senior Olivia Diaz who dressed as a grandma.
On Friday the school took part in color wars. Two years ago the student council started color wars as a replacement for the annual powder puff football game. The four activities in color wars were volleyball, trivia, dodgeball and capture the flag. The Senior student council did an amazing job running it. “I’m glad we were able to have another successful color war and I think everyone had a lot of fun,” said Senior class president Nicholas Demba.
Also on Friday Pace had their annual pep rally. Last year’s pep rally was hard to follow because Future came out, but this year the school showed excellent spirit. The cheerleaders had an amazing floor routine. “I was really excited to perform in front of the whole school, and i am just glad no one fell,” said Senior cheerleader Ella Lynch. Also the Lower School reclaimed the spirit stick from the rowdy Middle schoolers this year.
Friday Night the Pace football team played valiantly, but sadly lost 13-3 to Mays high school. The Pace football team is looking to add another win to their schedule since beating Chamblee in August.
Finally, on Saturday night the HOCO dance arrived. This year the dance was held in the FAC, which was changed due to weather. However, I enjoyed the FAC much more than the hot, humid tent. Also the homecoming court walked across the stage instead of walking by the castle, which seemed better. Harper Auchincloss and Sam Rosetti won HOCO king and queen this year. “I was excited to win the crown and it will always be a fun memory,” said senior homecoming king Sam Rosetti. Pace Academy had another successful homecoming and you should look forward to the next one.
