By Bailey Priborsky
It is Sunday night, students dig deep into their closets to pull out the unusual clothing that appears only one week per year, Homecoming week.
Monday started with an age old rivalry between geeks and jocks. Throughout the school, suspenders were adjusted and glasses were cleaned while jokes about shoving people into lockers are mentioned from groups of jocks. The volleyball girls decided to become wrestlers for the day going in all sweats. Junior Kelsey Shady said, “It was really hot because wrestlers wear all sweats to lose weight and we didn’t realize that at first.”
In one hand he holds a map while in the other he grips his suitcase, senior Matt HermsenWhite was ready for Tacky Tourist Tuesday. Hawaiian shirts and fanny packs are all around Mount Vernon High School. Some got their inspiration from friends but HermsenWhite got his idea from his dad while they were travelling during the summer. He said, “Why not go all out? You only have four years so just do it!”
On Wednesday the boundaries of gender were demolished during Gender Bender. Boys dressed like girls wearing sparkly prom dresses while girls dressed like boys with basketball shorts and backwards hats. People borrowed clothes from friends and siblings successfully showing school spirit throughout the week. “Nothing better than seeing a nice coat of leg hair under a beautiful sundress,” said junior Journey Dawa.
The Fairies and the Unicorns faced off on Thursday in Powder Puff Day. Supporters from both teams wore wings and the unicorn mascot was carried throughout the day. Although the game ended up being postponed people kept in high spirits in await for the rescheduled game. Others participated in Movie Character Dress-up Day. There was a group of students that arrived wearing the mystical robes from Harry Potter as well group of seniors dressed up like the characters from the TV show “Friends.”
To conclude the week every year students dress in maroon and white to demonstrate the amazing school spirit that Mount Vernon students have. At the end of the day a pep rally was held to create enthusiasm for the game that evening. Even through the rain loyal fans watched the game from underneath neon panchos. Collecting a win against Camanche that night made this a very memorable week for Mount Vernon students.
