At the end of Homecoming week, the pep assembly reveals the overall winners of Homecoming week. The winning grade is determined by totaling up points from dressing up, skits, Class Color Day games, donations and the banner competition.
Ultimately, the juniors defeated the rest of the grades in tug-of-war, which prompted many boos from the seniors.
But before all could be revealed, the assembly showcased both junior varsity and varsity dance and cheer. The athletes performed their Homecoming routines, gathering the crowd’s attention and school spirit.
“This routine was one of my favorites I have performed throughout my years on the dance team,” senior Allison Rihtar said. “I love hip-hop, which is usually the style we use in our Homecoming routines.”
Student Council sponsors Angela Duensing and Kathryn Kupchek revealed the banner winners, Homecoming court royalty and the gift card and charity donations.
The banner ranking followed grade hierarchy, with seniors coming in first, juniors coming in second, sophomores in third and freshmen in last place. The banners were judged by a committee of teachers and administrators.
Homecoming courts are voted on by each grade from teacher-nominated students. The Homecoming king and queen from the senior class were Trenton Parr and Maya Hollendoner.
Lemont High School students donated over $800 in gift cards and over $1,400 in charity donations, with all proceeds going to the LHS food bank and charity Cal’s Angels, respectively. The juniors donated the most in both areas, with the seniors coming in second for both.
To no surprise, the Senior Class won the entirety of Homecoming week with 2,170 points. In second came the juniors with 1,742 points; in third, the sophomores with 1,622 points; and in fourth, the freshmen with 1,485 points.
“It feels great that the seniors won spirit week,” senior class officer Jake Sulzberger said. “It’s always nice seeing the Class of 2025 come together. Upperclassmen always have an advantage because they’ve been at Lemont the longest and understand what goes into [Homecoming week].”
Assistant principal Matthew Doherty finished off the pep rally, encouraging people to buy tickets to the homecoming dance and attend the football game at 7 p.m.
