Lincoln-Way Central Homecoming Court and Pep Rally

The Lincoln-Way Central Homecoming Week Pep Rally Friday was an exciting event for all 2,031 members of the entire student body.  

The Homecoming King , Queen and Court were announced at the end of Friday’s festivities which included many fun activities, events, and videos featuring teachers, students, and school administrators, all with the theme of “Hollywood Homecoming.”

Lincoln-Way Central Homecoming King is Timothy Nagel and Queen is Ellen Shepherd. Both are seniors.

“I always wanted to be King, this makes my senior year very exciting,” stated Timothy Nagel.

Central Homecoming Queen Ellen Shepherd said, “It feels so special. I love being part of Lincoln-Way Central. This makes it that much better.”

The 2012 LWC Homecoming Court members are: Senior Prince and Princess are Kevin Martin and Grace Hilgenbrink;  Junior Prince and Princess are Tom Bochenczak and Nikki Milcarek; Sophomore Prince and Princess are Alex Luchowski and Katie Glidewell; and Freshman Prince and Princess are Jack Gustafson and Krystal Uteg.

“The Pep Assembly was very popular with the students this year. We had tremendous support from our faculty with the teachers’ dance routine, as well as the students for the third annual Knight Idol contest,” noted Dr. Steve Provis, principal.

Winner of the Knight Idol contest was Dana Gilbertsen, singing “Dog Days Are Over” and “Wide Awake.” Additional contestants were Marykate Bauer, singing “Rolling in the Deep”; and Colin Uthe singing “She’s so High.”

Spirited performances were given by the Lincoln-Way Central Cheerleaders and Rhythm Knights, and the 110-member strong Marching Knights Band.

The Homecoming Pep Rally began with the presentation of the colors by the Central JROTC guard, with the National Anthem played by the Marching Knights.

The Lincoln-Way Central Homecoming 2012 kicked off on Sept. 23 with the fourth annual Homecoming Parade from noon to 1 p.m.

Over 700 students, faculty, staff, and school board members including vice-president Chris Kosel, secretary Kevin Molloy, and board member Dee Molinare were involved in the procession that included athletic teams, academic teams, employee groups, school clubs and activities, and the award-winning Marching Knights.

The parade participants gathered at Martino Junior High to begin at noon. The route proceeded down Joliet Highway to Schoolhouse Road, and ended at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

“The homecoming parade is an opportunity to bring the community and high school together. It is a time to celebrate and recognize the students, faculty, and programs in our district, and to thank the community for all its support. The kids were so excited to see all the spectators along the parade route, with their chairs set out, standing and waving to support them. This is the best parade we’ve ever had,” noted Provis, principal, and a member of the Lincoln-Way graduating class of 1986.