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Homecoming Week Essay

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Students strut through the hall looking as if they are from another planet. A sea of bright blue flood the Wilke. Ear-piercing cheers rattle the bleachers. Homecoming week is among the most memorable times of high school. Students are able step out of their comfort zone; whether that is by dressing in flamboyant costumes, or meeting new people during Edgewood in the Community. No matter which event is your favorite, homecoming week is an enjoyable and memorable time for all. The week starts off with its annual homecoming week mass. As students and faculty gather, the gym feels as if it is bursting at the seams with excitement to finally start the festivities. Seniors involved in powderpuff were so excited to begin the week, that they arrived at school before the sun rose. Shoes were soaked with dew, and shirts were dripping with sweat as the battle for the championship continued. Braids, bows, and bruises can best describe the competitive flag-football league. As the sun slowly filled the sky with its warm rays, students filtered into school wearing their best rodeo-attire. Cowboy boots clunked down the stairs, country music blasted outside of classrooms, and plaid shirts were sported by almost everyone. During lunch mods, students were entertained with sign painting. An overwhelming number of people gathered around a table with art supplies, almost as if they were thirsty animals at a watering hole. Orange, green, purple, and blue paint cascaded over the

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