Foothillers stepped onto a transformed campus this past Monday, as the school had undergone major decorating by the members of ASB in preparation for the school's 99th Homecoming. The school closely resembled a crime scene after a band of thieves stole the school spirit which usually invigorates the student body. Thus, the students enlisted the help of a gifted group of spies in order to take back the Foothiller spirit in time for Friday's football game and Saturday's dance.
The week started off with the announcement of dress-up days, as well as this year's homecoming court who would all be vying for the title of King and Queen, pictured left.
Tuesday saw the Foothillers ready for action in their best athletic gear for training day, while Wednesday the campus was filled with the cameras and notepads of crime scene reporters descending on the scene of the theft.
On Thursday, Grossmont was visited by a band of secret agents who saved the Foothiller spirit just in time for Friday's extreme blue and gold dress up contest. Students came around to second period classes that had signed up to have their students counted for how many blue and gold accessories and pieces of clothing they were wearing.
Friday was a flurry of activity and excitement which began at the crack of dawn and did not dissipate until late into the night. The most dedicated and spirited foothillers showed up to school at 6am for the Alarm Clock Pep Rally with Allie Wagner of KUSI News. At the rally, many foothillers were met with fifteen minutes of fame as their extreme spirit was broadcast on local news. The rally continued well into first period, as games and music hyped up the students until the whole gym was shaking.
The pep rally was also a chance for our undefeated varsity football players to hype themselves up for the Homecoming Game latter that evening. They brutally tore into the gym and created a forceful comotion that had all of the students in attendance on their feet.
Perhaps the most well received moment of the pep assembly was when some of our favorite teachers and staff met the unfortunate fate of being drenched in ice cold water during a game of "Finish the Lyric." By the end of the assembly, Grossmont was ready for the day's grand finale: the football game.
Jack Mashum Stadium was bursting at the seams with spectators hoping our boys could secure another win and remain undefeated. Before kickoff, the Red Robe choir delivered an awe-inspiring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner featuring the voices of many returning alumni.
Our mighty varsity football team obliterated the Valley View Eagles, earning a 38-0 victory in large part due to a strong defensive effort led by senior Chris Alba.
However, the athletic fervor was put on hold during half-time when dozens of Grossmont's most enthusiastic students rushed onto the field to perform the famous halftime skit, hosted by Gus. The performance proved to be full of energy, and the amount of preparation undertaken shown through.
Mari Da Silva, a theater and dance student, said that her halftime skit group was led by junior Abigail Clark, and that they "practiced almost every day after school and a few times on the weekends" in the weeks preceding the actual event.
Mari decided to participate in an effort to be more involved with the school.
"I've been wanting to participate more this year, so I saw this as a golden opportunity!" said the sophomore.
The end of the night saw Foothillers leaving with their heads held high and heart surging with pride. Yet the homecoming celebration still wasn't finished.
The next day, the annual homecoming dance was held once again in the Old Gym with a white out attire recommended. ASB did a terrific job of decking the gym out with decorations staying true to the week's theme.
There is no doubt that Operation GHS and Grossmont's 99th Homecoming should be deemed a success. As this event comes to a close, it leaves Foothillers to ponder all of the excitement left in store for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year.