Homecoming is a dance held on a Saturday in the fall at Whitman, preceded by:
Spirit Week
The Student Government Association (SGA) decorates the WHS Gym with the help of parents. Past themes have been Night on the Nile, Bonjour Paris, Night Under the Stars…
Tickets are sold to the event. It is cheaper to purchase tickets as a couple. It is not necessary to have a date to have fun and enjoy the evening, many friends go in groups, particularly underclassmen.
Homecoming is usually 8:30-11:00 p.m. It is chaperoned by parents and staff. Once a student leaves the dance, they are not allowed to return. Sometimes food is served, sometimes not.
People usually go in groups and all grades are eligible to attend. Whitman students are allowed to bring someone from a different school. Within a group, 1-2 kids often take responsibility for planning dinner and transportation and assessing the cost for the other group members. Planning ahead will ensure obtaining transportation or a restaurant reservation for these large groups. Sometimes groups have dinner in someone’s home instead of in a restaurant. Plenty of people drive to Homecoming rather than hiring a limousine.
Attire: Suits for boys; “cocktail” style dresses for girls. Flowers and boutonnieres are often worn.
There are no school-sponsored activities after Homecoming. Some teens attend private parties. However, parents are encouraged to determine whether there will be responsible and attentive adults chaperoning the “after-parties” so as to ensure sober, legal festivities.
*Battle of the Classes:
This event consists of 4 grade-level teams competing in athletic events and “festival
activities” (donut-eating, tug of war, etc.). SGA Class Officers oversee
the event; try-outs are 2 weeks prior and then teams practice during those
two weeks. Points are accrued by activity and then tallied to determine the
winning class.
Last modified January 11, 2008