Raiders celebrate homecoming

Homecoming week began today on Monday, October 24, and school spirit is at its peak.  John. I Burton High School is beaming, as students and teachers alike prepare for an eventful week.

Spirit days are as follows:

• Monday - Country vs. Country Club
• Tuesday - Weather Disaster Day 
• Wednesday - Generation Day 
• Thursday - No Place like Homecoming 
• Friday - Spirit Day 

Choose between a southern, country lover or a rich, country clubber on Monday.  Then, dress as if a storm came through on Tuesday.  On Wednesday, clothes should represent different generations.  Sub-freshmen are dressing with 50's attire, freshmen are 60's, sophomores are 70's, juniors are 80's, and seniors are 90's.   Teachers can dress to represent any of these generations.  Then, on Thursday, become a character from "The Wizard of Oz", and on Friday go all out with school colors.

A parade has been scheduled for Thursday at six.  The parade will feature a myriad of students form Burton, including sport teams, academic teams, class floats, and more.  Each grade was asked to create their own float, and the floats created will make an appearance in the parade. The parade will run through downtown, beginning at 6, so be sure to come see our Raiders.

The Raiders have also chosen their homecoming court; each selected student will walk out onto the football field during halftime on Friday night's game.  Representing the eighth grade class is Landon B. and Maggie W.  The ninth grade class is presenting Holden H. and Akyssa H.  Sophomores Derrick A. and Zoe E. are representing the tenth grade class.  Andrew L. and Mazzy T. are representing the eleventh grade class, and the homecoming court for seniors include Allison B., Torie A., Hannah B., and Kaitlyn H., for the girls, and Brady A., Jacob B., Roy T., and Peyton S. for the boys.

Burton's student council is hosting a homecoming dance on Friday.  The dance will be during the end of school and costs two dollars per ticket.  Tickets will be available for purchase from Monday-Wednesday from first block teachers.  Class competitions will also be during school on Friday.  The competitions will include a three-legged race, a wheel barrel race, a musical chairs competition, and a tug of war.  Students may still sign up for these competitions, and interested students should consult Derrick A.     

To end a perfect week, the football team will be playing at home game against Rye Cove.  Good luck Raiders!!!

Written By: Paloma B.