Homecoming Preparations: Behind-the-Scenes

By Mukta Mohan, Staff Writer

For months, ASB has been working hard to make the Homecoming Dance and Assembly possible. Because of a double-booking between FVHS and a World War II veteran reunion, the Dance Commission had to find a new location.

With only two weeks left until Homecoming, ASB and Senate speedily wrote a new script, made props, and practiced their dances. They spent their weekends and after-school hours at FVHS getting ready for the assembly. The change, although inconvenient, wasn\’t such a bad thing.

“I was really stressed out but once we rewrote the script, I felt like it was better than the first and it will turn out great,” says Assembly Commissioner Joey Secour.

ASB says that the props for the assembly will very elaborate with monumental pieces leading the way… literally.

Dancer Michael La Colla of Western High School choreographed the Homecoming Court and ASB dances.
“They were a great group of people because they were dedicated and really appreciative of my coming to teach them a dance,” says La Colla.

Media Commissioner Carlos Xitumul says, “I\’m a little nervous because I\’m leading the way at the tip of the diamond, but I\’ve been practicing the dance at home.”

Spirit days, ranging from dressing like a tourist to wearing business attire, were held throughout the week to promote the upcoming dance.

The Homecoming Dance itself will take place at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin on Saturday, October 17, and is themed “Under the City Lights.” In addition to grooving on the spacious dance floor, students can participate in activities like poker, mini race car driving and “Rock Band.”