Community Marches Strong For MacArthur High School Homecoming

LEVITTOWN, NY — The community came out to show its pride during the General Douglas MacArthur homecoming parade and game against Long Beach on Sept. 24.

The parade kicked off at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School with student representatives from various teams and clubs marching to the high school, led by central office administrators, board of education members, the marching band and Grand Marshals Alana D’Andrea, Stephanie Church, Michael Vaughn and Robert Wetzel. The Jonas E. Salk Middle School marching band concluded the parade as they proceeded toward the field.

Before the game, seniors on the football and cheerleading teams, as well as those in marching band and kickline, were escorted by loved ones and individually recognized on the field. Each nominee in the homecoming court was also announced, and Michael Cassano and Sofia Anderson were crowned homecoming king and queen.

MacArthur Generals burst through the banner and took to the field to face off against the Long Beach Marines. During halftime, kickline, marching band, and cheerleaders from the varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams entertained the crowd.

Although the game ended with their opponents victorious, the Generals look forward to dominating in upcoming games.