Senior candidates for homecoming king and queen at Wawasee High School include, in front from left, Kim Garber, Jenna Coy, Amber Miller and Delaney Brooks. Standing in the back row are Brian Clark, Chad Eppley and Aaron Becker. Not pictured is Jordan Acton. (Photo by Tim Ashley)Fall has officially started, leaves are turning colors and the air is crisper and cooler. An annual fall event at Wawasee High School is homecoming week, which began Monday.
The week includes activities each day at the high school such as College Shirt Day Monday with a penny race and alcoves being decorated by themes. Tuesday was Tye Dye Tuesday with the penny race continuing.
Today, Wednesday, is Get Up and Go Day with the ongoing penny race. A talent show will be at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium at a cost of $1 per student and $2 per adult.
Underclass court for Wawasee High School homecoming includes, in front from left, Jazlyn Gehlhausen (freshman), Caitlin Clevenger (sophomore) and Samantha DeLaFuente (junior). Standing in the back row are Alex Doll (freshman), Gage Reinhard (sophomore) and Austin Lutz (junior). (Photo by Tim Ashley)Thursday is Senior Citizen Day. The penny race continues, alcoves will be judged right after school ends at 3:10 p.m. and the all school royalty vote will take place during Warrior Time.
Friday is Hero Day and the last day of the penny race with the results being announced. Activities will culminate in the crowning of the homecoming king and queen during halftime of the Wawasee-Warsaw football game. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Warrior Field.
