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Hicksville Celebrates 2017 Homecoming
Roshon Joshi and Katie McDevitt were crowned the homecoming king and queen.
Orange and black could be found everywhere, from the football field to the bleachers to the festival tables as Hicksville High School held its annual homecoming celebration on Oct. 14.
A pep rally on Friday energized students, and they returned Saturday morning for the annual homecoming fair sponsored by the PTA Council. Parents, siblings, alumni, teachers and administrators also joined in the festivities, which featured tables representing student and community organizations, as well as food, games, face painting and a dunk tank.
The four classes displayed their banners during the homecoming parade, with the junior class winning for its “Wizard of Oz” design.
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Before the homecoming game, there was a special tribute to the late Mike Torrellas for his contributions to Hicksville football. With his family on hand and varsity football players coming together at midfield, a flag was raised displaying the number 53 he wore as a linebacker with the Comets.
The Comets took an early lead against the Herrick Highlanders and gave the crowd a reason to go home happy with a 14-7 win. Halftime festivities began with a performance by the marching band and color guard of “Born of the Ashes” from Cirque du Soleil’s “Journey of Man.” The varsity cheerleaders and Starlets kickline team entertained the crowd. Roshon Joshi and Katie McDevitt were crowned the homecoming king and queen, respectively.
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Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public School District:
1: The Hicksville Comets charged onto the field for the homecoming football game, a 14-7 win over Herricks.
2: Homecoming queen Katie McDevitt and king Roshon Joshi were joined by the school mascot.
3: During a pre-game ceremony, a number 53 flag was raised in honor of Mike Torrellas.
4: The Starlet kickline team performed during the halftime show.
5: The junior class won the banner competition for it “Wizard of Oz” design.
6: The marching band performed during the homecoming parade and returned to provide more entertainment at halftime.
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