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2005
Homecoming
VCHS School Spirit Brings Pre-Game
Excitement
Float, Court get Crowd Buzzing
by Michael Zamudio
Brandon Holland and Laurie Stribling, stand before their peers.
Princes and princesses ride away on their convertibles.
On Saturday, October 1, Valley
Christian hosted Archbishop Mitty for the first night game in school
history, which also happened to be a very special occasion, Fall Homecoming.
The day began with float builders arriving at 2pm to begin constructing
the floats. While the floats were being assembled, the J.V. football
team played hard and came out victorious over Mitty. This win was
the first of many exciting moments throughout the night. After the
J.V. game, the floats were revealed. First came the freshmen float
covered with a plethora of blue decorations, and even “blue Smurfs”
(freshmen football players). Sophomores were given the theme of Looney
Toons, and created a Space Jam float decked out with a “Michael Jordan,”
sophomore Austin Simon, and a procession of various
cartoon characters. The Power Rangers were present “inside” a huge,
life-size, television built by the junior class. The final float was
a spectacular, two-story, Ninja-Turtles inspired float of the seniors,
complete with a “Ninja” band playing the Ninja Turtles’ theme song.
Following the floats came the anticipated crowning
of the King and Queen. All of the Princes and Princesses from each
class were carried into the football stadium in beautiful convertibles,
fit for royalty. As the Homecoming Court took their places, the alumni
Queen Amy Syres and Prince Bryan Dudley,
(filling in for King Daniel Gaul) stood on the platform
ready to give up their reign. First, came the announcement of the
King, and the crowd became lulled to a hush as Brandon Holland’s
name was called. He received loud cheers and had a huge smile on his
face. Next came the very awaited moment; the crowning of the Queen.
Silence overcame the crowd until Laurie Stribling
was announced Queen and everyone cheered. An excited Stribling hugged
friends and fellow candidates Alx Bear and Ashleigh
Ferrante before stepping up to the platform to be given her
robe and crown. She exclaimed, “I was very surprised! It is something
unreal. The whole experience is definitely something I will always
remember.”
The festivities continued at half time with two long awaited performances.
The VC Marching band and color guard went up first and proved why
they have won so many awards. Led by Majorette Julianne Kelly
the band wowed the spectators with their complicated formations and
stunning sound. The color guard was likewise impressive with their
demanding presence and dramatic routine. The Varsity and JV cheer
squads joined to finally showcase their homecoming performance in
which they amazed the crowd with unique dancing and extreme stunting
skills. To top off the wonderful night the Varsity football team smashed
Mitty, winning 31-0 proving we are still a force to be reckoned within
the WCAL.
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