High spirits at Homecoming

PHOTO: Students mosh at Homecoming while lifting a crowd surfer across the dance floor.

By Elliot DeJong & Mattias Rowenbale,

BlueDevilHUB.com Staff–

Music blaring, students dancing and not a bat in sight— that was the scene in the North Gym on Oct. 15 as the previously-postponed Homecoming Dance went off without a hitch.

“It’s a pretty good mood (tonight),” junior Jocelyn Starr said. 

The gym doors opened at 7 p.m., but for many students the event started hours earlier.

“All my friends came over and got ready at my house, and our parents came over and took pictures of us in my backyard,” senior Mollie Dyer said. “So that was really fun.”

Other students also had dinner with their friends before the dance. 

“I got ready with my friends and then we watched Mean Girls and then we went out to (In-N-Out),” junior Sami Tully-Smith said.

After waiting in line and going through bag check, students were welcomed by colorful arches leading to the dance floor. The walls flashed with flourescent lights and bass-heavy music handpicked by the DJ pounded inside the gym.

“I think the DJ is definitely picking some fun songs and strategically playing the music to avoid any moshing,” Dyer said.

Even then, the crowd formed mosh pits and dance circles regardless. The dance floor featured crowdsurfing, impromptu student performances, flips and other dance moves whenever the music allowed.

“It was a fun experience but overwhelming with all the people,” sophomore Gabrial Crawford said. 

Whether students needed a break from all the people or just wanted some fresh air and a bite to eat, they were able to cool off and enjoy free snacks in a fenced-in outdoor area next to the gym.

“My favorite part was hanging out with friends outside,” sophomore Vienna Lin said.