To celebrate Homecoming 2024, food trucks, club stations and carnival games were set up in the Oasis, by the 4000s building, before the kickoff to the Powderpuff game.
The Inter Club Council (ICC) took charge of planning this tailgate event. “The event, I would say, is a success, and it cannot be done without all the student leaders of clubs,” Ms. Sanders, leader of ICC, said.
Every year ICC puts out a form and clubs have the opportunity to sign up for a booth. Students come up with their own ideas for what activity they would like to do at their booth. Some interesting ideas this year included “Pie the Teacher,” “Spin the Wheel” and a water balloon basketball game.
Amnesty International opted for an environmentally friendly fundraiser, where students designed reusable tote bags for only $5. All money raised goes towards support for humanitarian aid.
Student Government collaborated with Feeding South Florida to do a carnival-style spin-the-wheel game. One spin can feed up to 20 impoverished families. Many students participated in the cause, and Feeding South Florida raised more than $100, feeding more than 400 families.
The Association of Women in Mathematics (AWM) raised funds for their upcoming AWM Elementary Invitational, a competition aimed at promoting mathematics education to young girls. “We are selling little plush keychains to raise money for goodie bags and prizes for our competition,” senior Anastasia Cortado said.
Food trucks sold tacos, pizza, ice cream and refreshments at the Oasis as well. “I really enjoyed the vibe of this tailgate. It is very chill. The food trucks offer some really good food,” junior Mia Hernandez said.
The tailgate served as a great start for the homecoming week.
The first day of homecoming is wear your class t-shirt day. Full of school spirit, students proudly wear their green, blue, purple and red t-shirts. (Photo/Cara Xie)
Students painted glitter patterns on their face, arms in celebration of the Powderpuff spirit. All proceeds go to the National Art Honors Society (Photo/Kayra Dayi).
Food trucks that sell taco, wood fire pizza, rolled ice cream and cafe drinks attract students from grade levels seven to 12. (Photo/Kayra Dayi)
The Chinese club sells boba for $5 each. “We were very excited to have a powderpuff table this year and we didn’t expect to sell over half of our canned bobas, ” junior Doreen Li said. (Photo/Olivia Chung)
