Homecoming 101: Seven Lakes Edition Presented by the Seven Lakes High School Parent Teacher Student Association (SLHS PTSA)

History of homecoming Started at the college level Big festivities to encourage alumni to come back to visit/celebrate/donate

Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally Wednesday, September 25th, 6:30 p.m.

SLHS Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally Have your student check with his/her club(s)/groups about participating Groups line up on Gaston Road at Fry Road Parade travels down Fry Road and ends along Spartan Way (behind the school) Homecoming Pep Rally begins immediately after the parade in the stadium SLHS Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally

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Homecoming Overalls Overalls Overalls are a tradition for girls to help hold the heavy mum Many girls have their overalls decorated in Spartan colors and symbols Girls wear the overalls and mums to school on Homecoming Friday and to the HC game Homecoming Overalls

Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org What are mums? Mums are a Homecoming Tradition Students wear them to school the day of the HC game & to the HC game Girls wear a single, double or triple silk mum Boys wear a regular or super garter silk mum Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org

Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org Who pays for mums? If the student has a date, typically the guy buys the girl’s mum and the girl buys the guy’s garter Students can buy their own mum Some groups of friends draw names to buy mums for each other Parents can buy mums for their children Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org

Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org How much do mums cost? Basic girl’s mum starts at $35 Basic guy’s garter starts at $25 Most want added ribbons & charms Average cost for girls: $65 Average cost for guys: $50 Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org

Where do I buy mums? Beginning August 9th Grade Commons, Lunch Time Main Commons, Lunch Time Online at http://www.slhsmums.org Look for order forms and more information on the Band Boosters’ website: www.slhsband.org Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org https://slhsband.org/start-shopping/

Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org How do I pay? A minimum $25 deposit is required on your mum/garter or you can pay in full Cash, Check or Credit Card via PayPal Checks should be written to SLHS Band Boosters How do I pick up my mum? Someone from the Mum Shoppe will text you when it is complete to give you directions Homecoming Mums http://www.slhsband.org

Homecoming Tailgate! On Friday, before the game, Student Council will host a Homecoming tailgate. Students will have the opportunity to paint signs, eat food from food trucks, toss a football and interact with their peers! The tailgate starts at 6:00

Homecoming Game Friday, September 27th, 7:30 p.m. Rhodes Stadium Be sure to buy your tickets early (during lunch periods the week of the game) Guys wear their garters, girls wear their mums and overalls (to school and the game) Homecoming King and Queen are announced during half-time Homecoming Game Friday, September 27th, 7:30 p.m. Rhodes Stadium

Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28th The Homecoming Dance is the main fundraiser for the SLHS Student Council Theme: “A Night Among the Stars” Time: 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. No one admitted after 9:45 p.m. Students will need their school ID to buy a tickets and to enter the dance Ticket prices are $15 Tickets go on sale starting on September 24th Refreshments will be provided Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28th

Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28th Dates from other high schools are okay All Seven Lakes students must have a current student ID to gain entry College-aged dates must be under 21 and will be asked to show ID to gain entry NO DATES FROM JUNIOR HIGH! Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28th

Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28th Dress Code—Semi Formal For guys Sports coat or suit recommended Tie recomended No jeans or shorts No Tennis Shoes For girls Spaghetti straps or strapless is OK Backs may not be lower than the waist Dresses can be any length but no shorter than mid thigh Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28th

Homecoming Tips DATE OR GROUP? Students DO NOT have to have a date to go to the dance Even students who have a date can go with a group Most groups are mixed with some students who have dates and some who do not Parents of those in the group can meet to determine dinner plans, transportation and after party plans Be sure to share phone numbers Most parents feel more comfortable when they meet their child’s friends’ parents Homecoming Tips

Homecoming Tips Dinner Tips Host a catered dinner for your child’s group Have everyone contribute money Have everyone bring a dish for the dinner Make reservations at a restaurant for your child’s friends Make them early—there are lots of groups out there! Pre-order meals if possible See if there is a set “Homecoming Menu” at the restaurant of choice Homecoming Tips

Homecoming Tips Photo Tips Be sure to get some casual shots of your child and her friends before they go to dinner Have all parents and kids meet at a scenic spot to take pictures Be sure to share with the other parents Homecoming Tips

Homecoming Tips Traditionally, if your child does have a date, the guys pay for Football tickets Girl’s mum Dance tickets Corsage Dinner before the dance Half cost of the after party the girls pay for Guy’s garter Boutonniere Homecoming Tips