Rock Creek High School is ready to “CASH” in on 2008 Homecoming
by Richard Dugan
September 19, 2008
The Student
Council of Rock Creek High School has selected a Johnny Cash theme
for this year's homecoming festivities. Students will kick
off Homecoming week on September 22 with Spirit week.
Students are encouraged to show their school spirit by dressing up
to the following themes: Monday-- Retro Diva Day, Tuesday--
Mismatch Day, Wednesday-- Injury Day, Thursday-- Hick Day, Friday--
Man in Black (& White) Day (Hats &
Sunglasses).
The
annual Homecoming parade will take place in St. George beginning at
2:00 pm. The parade route will begin at Grant and First
Street, heading west on First Street, and conclude at the new St.
George Elementary School. Included in this year’s parade will
be class floats constructed around a Johnny Cash song.
Seniors:
Ring of Fire
Juniors:
Man in Black
Sophomores:
Falcon Prison Blues
Freshman:
The Black Mobile
There
will also be a New St. George Elementary School parade along
Blackjack Road. Students will head their wagons west with
their remaining school supplies to move into the new St. George
Elementary School at 200 Blackjack Road.
The
cheerleading staff will be hosting a Pep Rally at the New St.
George Elementary School parking lot. RCHS Marching Band and
cheerleaders will be creating an exciting atmosphere for Mustang
fans as they prepare for the football game.
Homecoming
Royalty will be crowned during half time of the football game on
September 26. Kickoff for the football game is 7:00 pm with
the Mustangs taking on their Mid-East League rival Riley
County. Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for K-12
students. This year’s homecoming Queen Candidates are Dana
Elliot, Kortney Campbell and Courtney Stillwagon, King Candidates
are Dustin Miner, Matt Gee and Logan Lauer.
The
celebration of homecoming week will conclude with the homecoming
dance. This year’s homecoming dance is themed after the Heidi
Newfield song: Johnny and June.
