Homecoming events continued throughout week, game Friday
In what may become a new tradition, the Garretson High School Homecoming coronation was held at the Garretson Athletic Complex on Monday. Peyton Hove, daughter of Jeff and Kristina Hove, and Evan Bly, son of John and Angela Bly, were named Homecoming Queen and King on Monday after a vote by their fellow classmates. The King and Queen were revealed after a game of “Who Said It?” was played, with the royal court answering questions about their fellow royal court members such as who said they liked “disgusting” food like grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches, who would they save if the world was ending, and more. Photo by Angela Bly
The year 2020 has been a year to remember, and this year’s Homecoming celebration is no different. Due to concerns about participant safety during a pandemic, the Garretson High School Homecoming coronation was held at the Garretson Athletic Complex on Monday, instead of the usual location at the Garretson School gymnasium. The weather was perfect for the event, with warm temperatures and a light breeze, and spectators filled the stands to view the event.
Class of 2020 graduates and 2019 Homecoming royalty Jayden Clark and Hayden Olofson were on hand to pass the tiara and crown on to Peyton Hove and Evan Bly, this year’s Queen and King.
Hove and Bly were joined by the royal court and played a game of “Who Said It,” emceed by Technology Coordinator Matt Schrank. Later, fellow GHS classmates revealed the royalty by forming the initials with their bodies while lying on the field.
Earlier that day, high school students had played a game of Ruff and Tuff volleyball, which saw the seniors and the juniors win each of their matches against the freshman and the sophomores. The seniors play the juniors for the chance to win bragging rights on Thursday.
After the coronation, students came together again to play a game of Powder Puff Football where the sophomores carried the win.
On Friday, the Homecoming Parade will be held at 2:15 p.m. The route will stage at the Athletic Complex, head west on Essex, turn north on Center, turn west on 2nd, go south on Main, and end at the school. The community is encouraged to participate, and spectators are encouraged to space out along the route.
The football game against the Flandreau Fliers will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Athletic Complex.
