Hoping to start an annual tradition, Roxborough High School debuts homecoming festivities this weekend.
Principal Stephen Brandt, an alum himself, worked with faculty and athletics to orchestrate a homecoming dance and athletic contests to celebrate school spirit at the Ridge Avenue high school.
"This is a great time to be at Roxborough High School... I want to make these kids' experiences similar to what happens in the suburbs," Brandt previously said to Patch.
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Under new athletic director Jack McKenna and coach Mike Stanley, the Roxborough High School football team will host its first homecoming game, scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m.
"It's really a great thing for the students, school spirit, and I think it's nice for the community," Stanley said.
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Additionally, students will dress up Friday night and host the first homecoming dance, crowing at king a queen.
Already Roxborough held special homecoming games Thursday for the cross-country and volleyball teams. Additionally, Roxborough soccer hosts Mastbaum at 3:15 p.m. at the Henry Avenue field.
The football game Saturday morning is against Prep Charter and starts at 11 a.m.
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