Council announces Homecoming Week events
Homecoming Week is September 15-21.
Monday, September 15: Homecoming Kick-Off Assembly & Class Color Day
Grade 9 – Green; Grade 10 – Yellow; Grade 11 – Red; Grade 12 – Blue; Faculty – Black
Tuesday, September 16: Twin Day and Ping Pong Tournament
Students are encouraged to dress alike (in duos, trios, etc.). Additionally, Student Activities Committee will organize a ping pong tournament with finals to be held at the Pep Fest on Friday.
Wednesday, September 17: Camouflage / Hunting Day
The 2014 homecoming slogan is “It’s Hunting Season,” as The Spartans prepare to play the Minnehaha Academy Redhawks. As such, students are encouraged to dress in camouflage; toy guns or weapon replicas are not permitted, but neon orange is.
Thursday, September 18: Throwback Thursday & Lip Sync Competition
Students can cheer on lip sync competitors during X-Period. The winner has the opportunity to perform at half-time of Friday’s football game.
In true “throwback” style, students will dress in the fashions of earlier decades or as they did when they were younger.
Friday, September 19: Blue and Gold Spirit Day and Football Game
2:30pm – Pep Fest
This spirited event features Ping Pong Finals, the Captain’s Challenge, and grade level games.
4pm – Students gather on the Upper Field for SPA’s annual Storming of the Field
4:30pm – Football game against Minnehaha Academy (at SPA).
Saturday, September 20: Soccer Fest and Toga Dance
11am – Soccer: Boys Varsity Game against Roosevelt (at SPA)
1pm – Soccer:Girls Varsity Game against St. Croix Lutheran (at SPA).
8-11pm Homecoming Toga Dance in the RC Dining Hall
Doors close by 9pm
Cost: $7.00 with a toga, $10.00 without togas.
Students must have school appropriate dress underneath Togas (shirts and shorts at the minimum)