Competitive.
A word used all too often to describe MVHS. During Homecoming, that description rings more true than ever.
For a full week, 2500 students are pitted against each other. Each class fights tirelessly to rally the greatest number of participants in dress-up days, to perform the supreme skit, to cheer the loudest – to earn the title of winner. Homecoming: a competition between classes that unites the school in determination and in spirit.
Use the arrows on the side to explore the different aspects of Homecoming week, updated throughout the week.
Photo used with permission of Bhushan Balagar.
Day One
The first day of Homecoming; the first skit ever performed in MVHS history. The class of 2018 prepared to put on a twenty minute performance for an audience of eager students dressed up in safari gear, who trickled into the rally court to see how high the bar would be set. A sea of bucket hats and binoculars observed the backdrops that revealed the class theme: Adventureland. The performers walked out in front, and started the skit that would change a longheld tradition.
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Day Two
Today, the class of 2019 proved that they are no longer the underdogs – that they are ready to compete with the rest of MVHS.
Participants in the sophomore skit stood behind their galaxy and snow-filled mountain backdrops, determined to make their class proud. Sporting black-and-white outfits, they dressed for the futuristic dress-up day and their class theme: Tomorrowland.
The class of 2019 performed an engaging skit with clever jokes and multiple stunts. Although they mainly focused on Star Wars, the performance incorporated various futuristic elements, including spaceships and Buzz Lightyear. The skit ended with all the performers chanting in unison in a group huddle, ready to take on the rest of Homecoming.
Day Two Continued
Day Three
The rally court flashed with red, white and blue. Students were seated, the judges were ready and the props were set up. All that was missing was the freshman class of 2020.
The race began with an introduction of the characters and quickly sped to the fast lane as the freshman class showcased its music, props, dancing and stunts. Based on the “Cars” movie plot, the performance told the story of a young Lightning McQueen, who trained to win a crucial race. At the end, the class switched gears and directly faced the audience, loudly cheering and rallying support from members watching.
The class of 2020 may be the youngest, but their skit presented some tough competition for the rest of MVHS.
Day Three Continued
Photos by Aanchal Garg, Bhargava Matta, and Anthony Moll
Day 4
This year, Homecoming had a series of firsts for MVHS. The first skits. The first Disneyland theme. The first year without quad decs. But along with these firsts came the inevitable last for seniors: their last Homecoming.
Based on their “Fantasyland” theme, the seniors performed a skit combining various Disney stories into one mixed plot. There were also elaborate props, including a three-dimensional storybook and headgear to represent the pirates versus the lost boys. The dancing showed variety by including mellow and upbeat songs and multiple styles of dance, like Bhangra and cheer stunts.
Homecoming week is coming to an end– skits, dress up days and most of the food drive are done. All that remains is the final competition on Friday: the Homecoming rally.
Homecoming. The event that leadership has been planning since the end of the summer has finally come at the rally. After late nights and early mornings, the leadership class is finally ready to showcase what it has worked so hard for. But how long does Homecoming take to plan? All of the skits, decorations, dress up days, rally preparations, dance set ups, Homecoming Court – that is certainly a long to-do list for every class officer and ASB representative. Click here to watch the video to see how leadership prepares for homecoming week.
Homecoming: A change to the year
Each year in October, one week is devoted to different activities revolving around the event, including dance performances, talent shows and the Homecoming rally. This year, however, MVHS leadership took a twist in the overall structure of how the events were set up. click here to find out more
Homecoming spirit, still high, is affected by academics
When Homecoming started in the late 1800’s, it consisted of similar traditions we have today: a football game, a parade and a dance. But over time, Homecoming spirit has fluctuated and students have come to prioritize different parts in the spirit week. Some students choose to dress up and others only attend the dance. Either way, MV students have opinions about how Homecoming spirit has changed and what effects these changes. Click here to find out more.