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

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

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

5. 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

6. Some examples! Dress Days Character Day America Day Neon Day
Decades Day

7. More examples

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Where do I buy mums?
Beginning August
9th Grade Commons, Lunch Time
Main Commons, Lunch Time
Online at
Look for order forms and more information on the Band Boosters’ website:
Homecoming Mums

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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