Homecoming 2011 is History

Well space was not a problem. That place is huge!

With the continuing popularity space is an issue. Do you limit the number of tickets or find a bigger place. Well, the ballroom was an answer with plenty of room free parking and direct path to get there. Ok, there must be some drawbacks -- how about 23 miles outside the city?

Other than the obvious it seemed to be a great success. Lots of work on dancing and be responsible. Would have to report progress. Might not have been perfect but sure seemed different. I am sure that very few of the parents in attendance recognized a song as one played at their homecoming. But then that is what their parents said twenty years ago.

I predicted a retro look for the fashion. I was totally wrong. I do not sew a bunch but I think about 7 yards of material would have made all the dresses worn by our female lakers. There was one beautiful tan and brown long flowing dress that was the showcase for the evening. For the majority it was spandex shorts and a stretchy piece of fabric around the middle.

The circus motive for the seniors was colorful. I did look for a pair of those golden pants but was afraid of glare from the dance floor lights. The sound was very loud which for young people means normal. If it is too loud, you are too old. It did seem to be fun evening.

We will continue to work with the students about the dancing style. There are some options the students are considering. I am certain they are open to listening to your comments and suggestion.