HOCO GAME:
South’s homecoming week, an action-packed week of fun-filled activities including spirit days, pep rally, the parade, the game and of course the dance. South student association member, Lily Snyder ’28, believes that the South homecoming game is the best event of the year.
“Everyone is always at the homecoming game, it’s so hype and the rivalry between the grades adds to it all,” Snyder said.
Snyder highlights that there is no comparison between the homecoming game and other home football games. The loud cheering, being with friends, and the anticipation of the game make a perfect experience.
“Everyone was together, and it really felt like a movie,” Snyder said.
There is always stress surrounding keeping up with the parade, standing in the hot gym during the pep rally, waking up extra early for the banner hanging and standing around waiting for the homecoming dance to be let out. On the other hand, the game is a great time for students to be with friends and enjoy their time.
“The game was my favorite school event; it’s always a great addition to homecoming week,” Snyder said.
HOCO Dance:
The homecoming dance, a night for everyone to enjoy, including Elliott Limage ’29. Elliott had high anticipation with this being his first homecoming and was excited to be at such a big event with all his friends.
“The game and pep rally were cool, but I liked the dance because it was pretty new,” Limage said.
Many students have loved the homecoming dance so much that they have requested more all-grade school dances. For example, some schools have winter formals or spring flings so that other grades get to experience more dances.
“There is nothing else in the year like it, so it should always be continued,” Limage said.
The 2025 homecoming was a special night, including a petting zoo, great volunteers, a photo booth and of course, the great time spent with friends.
“I’m excited for next year’s homecoming dance,” Limage said. “I had a lot of fun this past year.”
PEER-TO-PEER:
Peer-to-Peer, an inclusive group including unified sports and activities at South have several basketball games every year. Sydney Hoffman ’26 is a part of the Peer to Peer program and finds that the home unified basketball games were her favorite events of the year for many different reasons.
“I’m very involved in it, and it is a very uplifting environment,” Hoffman said. “It brings the best out of everybody.”
Peer-to-Peer allows a sense of community and belonging to people hoping to get involved, and for students with learning disabilities. These games are a great way to spend time with friends and enjoy watching sports, all while supporting a great program.
“My favorite part is how Peer-to-Peer brings out people’s best personality,” Hoffman said. “I think more people should get involved so it can become more well-known.”
