S
L ittle L ions
outh Fayette celebrated its annual Homecoming
festivities the week of September 24. During the week,
the high school student government sponsored a variety
of events and programs for the student body, including
spirit days during the week and a White Out at the Friday
football game.
One of the largest events of Homecoming is the Homecoming
Carnival, which was coordinated by senior Aubrey Lutz. This
year, South Fayette celebrated its 13th annual carnival, with Two
Brothers BBQ, Moe’s Southwest Grill, BRGR, Chick-fil-A, Kona Ice,
and over 20 student and booster groups participating. Despite
the rainy evening, hundreds of community members attended
the event and enjoyed food, games, and other activities at South
Fayette Stadium.
Friday night the Lions defeated Blackhawk, and the members
of the Homecoming court were recognized during a special
pregame show. Representing the underclassmen were freshmen
Abigail Neel and Colton Johnston, sophomores Audrey Logan
and Josh James, and juniors Elise Kraeuter and Ryan Carter.
The Class of 2019 representatives were Avrey Barnes, Brooke
Bushmire, Rachel Dorfner, Aubrey Hetland, Joey Black, Noah
Kilgus, Riley Supan, and Jackson DeWitt. At halftime, Joey
Giaquinto and Helina VanBibber were crowned the 2018 South
Fayette Homecoming King and Queen. Joey is President of the
Interact Club, a senior chair for Mini-THON, a member of the
Spanish Club, and a captain of the boys lacrosse team. Helina
is Treasurer of the Senior Class, a member of National Honor
Society and the Girls STEAM Team, represents South Fayette as a
captain on the girls varsity soccer team, and is a member of the
varsity football team. She has received the Presidential Scholar
Award, Jackie Robinson Award, and Girl Scout Silver Award.
Almost from the start of school, volunteers have been
working to build the decorations to transform the school for
the Homecoming dance. This year the student overseeing
the Homecoming dance,
senior Maura Gagliardino,
and her team selected an
Outer Space theme for the
event. On Saturday, over
590 students enjoyed the
Homecoming dance in the
high school gym.
Homecoming is a major
event in the South Fayette
community and one of
several events that is
sponsored and coordinated
by the high school Student
Government. We are glad
so many members of our
community were able to
enjoy the events associated
with the 2018 Homecoming
festivities!