EGHS goes global for this year's Homecoming Week

This year's Homecoming Week for the Elk Grove High School Grenadiers (Sept. 26-Oct. 2) is "Around the World," celebrating each day with a theme reflecting different spots on the globe.

There will be many changes in events and activities this year, to give the spirit-filled week a fresh makeover.

Among these changes is the inauguration of "Class Cup," which serves as an incentive for students to participate in Homecoming activities.

Points will be awarded for wearing class color shirts, for attending games, cheering for the sports teams, and being present at other events. The class with the most points will win the Class Cup, which will be announced at Homecoming Coronation.

The week is jam-packed with events, starting on Sunday, Sept. 26, when the Class Boards will participate in hallway decorating from noon to 7 p.m.

On Sept. 27, "Tropical Island Monday," students will wear Hawaiian shirts and appropriate beachwear. The Kickoff Classic will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the stadium.

"Class Color T-shirt Day" is Tuesday, Sept. 28. Boys JV soccer will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity will play at 6:30 p.m. The Class Olympics will take place at 6 p.m., featuring a tug-of-war and goofy relay races before the game, during halftime, and postgame. An Ice Cream social will follow the game.

Sept. 29 is "Wild, Wild West Wednesday," when cowboys and cowgirls will roam the halls. Movie Night will be held in the stadium from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

"Toga Day" will be on Thursday, Sept. 30. The Homecoming parade will kick off at 6 p.m., starting in lot A. The pep rally and bonfire will follow from 7-9 p.m. on the varsity softball field.

Friday, "Green & Gold Spirit Day" will find the student body wearing school colors and Homecoming T-shirts. The Coronation Ceremony takes place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the gym. The nominees for Homecoming court have been revealed. King candidates are Chris Gard, Preyak Patel, Ronnie Rivera, Eddie Solorio, and Justin Cruz; Queen nominees are Bri Eder, Erica Bos, Emily Jarosz, Kim Schwarz, and Leah Miller.

The sophomore football game begins at 5 p.m. in the stadium, followed by a mini-parade at 7 p.m. The night will conclude with the varsity football game vs. Wheeling High School at 7:30 p.m. in the stadium.

Saturday caps off the week with the freshman football game at 9 a.m. The Homecoming Dance will be held from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.