Homecoming is a hit at Mount Si High School

Published 3:33 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Last Friday, Mount Si high school kicked off the Homecoming festivities with a parade led by students before the football game.

The parade featured Homecoming royalty as well as different groups, clubs and teams from Mount Si High School. These floats included dance, cheerleading, DECA, the student newspaper, cross country, and floats for each grade level.

The parade was led from the back of the school on Schusman Avenue to the front gates of the football stadium where students, parents, and community members gathered for a pregame pep rally and the game.

Mount Si started strong against Newport, Reed Paradissis put Mount Si on the board in the first quarter with a 32-yard field goal. Harrison Danna, quarterback, completed a touchdown pass to Cory Cotto, running back, in the second quarter. A 48-yard run for a touchdown by Jack Weidenbach started off the third quarter with bang. Parker Dumas made the catch for the fourth touchdown at the end of the game. Mount Si was victorious over Newport with a 24-10 win.

During halftime the dance team, drumline, and cheer squad performed and Homecoming royalty was crowned. Homecoming representetives were split into five categories; performing arts, athletics, academics, spirt, and pride. Seniors McKenna Esteb and Will Crandell, both representing the performing arts, were named King and Queen of Mount Si Homecoming.

Seniors McKenna Esteb and Will Crandell were named Mount Si High School’s Homecoming King and Queen.

Mount Si cheerleaders’ float.

Garrett Stiller, wide receiver, makes a big catch in the first quarter during the homecoming game on Friday night.

Quarterback Harrison Danna makes a pass to Cory Cotto for the second touchdown of the night.