Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Homecoming dance 2010: Small crowd, big fun!

A homecoming dance is a valued tradition at high schools across the country. Just like prom, it’s an event where students make high school memories. It’s been at least five years since Freedom has held a homecoming dance, but that changed this year. Culminating a week-long celebration of school spirit which included a bonfire, school pep rally, and a football game, the homecoming dance was held Saturday, September 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Starting new traditions sometimes has obstacles, and the homecoming dance was no exception. Due to low ticket sales, administrators discussed whether or not it should be cancelled. But a last minute decision was made by the administrators to hold the dance. “We sold 75 tickets…plus I think when they found out that it wasn’t cancelled a couple more will show up,” Assistant Principal Mrs. Darlene Corris said. “Hopefully we will get a nice crowd.” Seventy-seven students ultimately attended the dance. Everyone had different reasons for attending the homecoming dance. Tyla Piehler, Homecoming Queen, felt compelled to attend.On the other hand, “all of [her] friends were coming,” She was looking forward to “having a good time with my friends, that’s what it’s all about,” Piehler said. Christian Beck, Homecoming King, came to “have a good time with my friends.” He said he looked forward to “dancing, absolutely dancing.” After the music and dancing started, students were laughing, smiling, and having a ball. “I’m having a great time; its been a lot of fun,” Senior Justin Baumiller said. Regarding to how the party started to pick up,“I feel like it is now that everybody is letting loose and having fun,” Senior Samantha Baker said. A highlight of the dance was Sophomore DJ North’s dance skills. North taught dance attendees how to Dougie, Soulja Boy, and Jerk. “I don’t know, I’ve always been a good dancer,” North said. He also amazed the homecoming dance crowd when he did a back flip in the middle of the dance floor. Senior Nick Turner tried to imitate North, but fell to the ground on his back flip attempt. As the students were dancing the night away, the music was cranked so loud that a light in the cafeteria came falling down. But, at the end of the evening, many expectations were met. “It was better than I thought it would be,” Senior Jordan Cinderich said. “I wish more people would’ve come.” Cinderich’s comment on the number of attendees was not alone. “I just wish there were more people here,” Senior Tony Dambach said The wish for more students was a common thought among the people who went to the dance. With effort and school spirit from the rest of the student body, the homecoming dance could turn into a significant event for Freedom. “Hopefully the kids spread the word, and hopefully more kids will come next year,” Attendance and Athletic Secretary Mrs. Cathy Baker said.