Walt Whitman HS To Celebrate Homecoming In 100th Anniversary Year

SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY — Walt Whitman High School is set to celebrate a special homecoming starting this Friday, marking the South Huntington School District's 100th anniversary.

The milestone weekend starts with a carnival at the high school at 3:15 p.m., the district announced. The whole community was invited to enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, inflatable rides, and performers from Zabo’s Circus.

The annual bonfire is scheduled for 6:15 p.m., followed by the traditional Powder Puff football game at 7 p.m. — girls are on the field for an exciting game of touch football while the boys put their all into an amazing halftime cheerleading performance. The junior class will play the senior class for bragging rights.

Halftime will also feature a spectacular fireworks display.

On Saturday, as part of the district's centennial celebration, it is welcoming back alumni for a barbecue at 2 p.m. All the South Huntington schools and the Wildcat Marching Band will march in the Homecoming Parade at 4 p.m.

The district is set to cut the ribbon to officially open the high school’s newly-renovated grandstand at 5 p.m.

Then, Walt Whitman’s varsity football team is slated to take the field at 6 p.m. against Connetquot.

"Come join us for all the fun and school spirit!" the district wrote.