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CANDI JONETH, News Contributor

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. Manon Lewis photo

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

BRHS Homecoming 2024. Manon Lewis photo

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) celebrated Homecoming 2024 Oct. 15-19 with class competitions and community activities. Throughout the short school week, students participated in themed dress-up days, a pep rally, grade-level competitions, sports events and a bonfire. Thursday night’s Homecoming parade began at 5:45, making a lap from the high school and through the harbor. The week culminated in a Homecoming dance Saturday night at Boothbay Railway Village.

“This is the most enthusiasm I’ve seen, across all classes, in a long time,” said Manon Lewis, faculty advisor to the student government. “They’ve really worked hard.”

Each day, students dressed up reflecting themes selected by student government: Tuesday, pajama day; Wednesday, Soccer Mom or BBQ Dad; Thursday, the grade’s theme; and Friday, pink for breast cancer awareness. Grade themes included: Freshmen, Alice in Wonderland; sophomores, Dr. Seuss; juniors, jungle; and seniors, Vegas casino. Each grade decorated its school hallway and a parade float based on that grade's theme. Judges chose winners for hallway decorations with first place going to seniors, followed by the freshmen, juniors and sophomores. The freshman class won the parade float competition, followed by the juniors, seniors and sophomores.

Tricia Campbell, BRHS principal, said, “Homecoming is a favorite tradition in Seahawk Nation that brings together our students, staff, alumni, and the whole community to commemorate our school spirit, friendships, and the happiness of being part of a treasured shared history. It is a time of celebration, joy and reflection of all things blue and gold. We have had competitions, dress-up days and decorations galore. The school building has been filled with excitement and school spirit. I am so proud to see the students engage in the joy of learning and connection to their school. The students have once again outdone themselves this year with their efforts and enthusiasm!”