Although some students were unsure about the changes being made to Homecoming, one of the most anticipated weeks of the year ended up being a positive experience.

Originally skeptical about the changes, junior class representative Morgan Battes said that Homecoming week went well.

“The parade went especially well. There were lots of people and the community was really involved,” Battes said. “The only thing that was bad was the fact that it was on a school night. I had a test to study for the next day, and I had lots of homework.”

StuCo sponsor Erica Crist was pleased with the amount of student involvement during spirit week. Crist said that the more generic spirit days encouraged more participation.

“[The spirit days] made it easier for students to dress up,” Crist said. “There wasn’t a lot of outfit planning needed to participate.”

At the bonfire, captains and representatives from different sports and organizations had the opportunity to introduce their teams.

“I loved the addition of the pep rally,” Crist said. “I feel like it really brought the night together. The student section was packed and there was a lot of community involvement.”

In addition to the parade and bonfire, Battes said that the dance went much better than last year.

“The dance was really good this year. Tons more people bought tickets and showed up,” Battes said. “Everybody seemed to have a good time.

Crist also said that the dance went well.

“It was so rewarding to see how happy and excited students were,” Crist said. “Some seniors told me it was the best homecoming yet.”