Homecoming Mania

Today was a half day of school.

Full of Homecoming festivities in preparation for tonights big game against the Eagles.

We're new to Texas football.

We're new to homecoming mania.

But, it sure is fun!

Charlotte is lined up with the fifth graders for the parade.

Mr. Navaotny, head of school, in his smashing white tails.

Claire is lined up with second grade for the parade.

After the big parade, elementary had their own parade with class decorated wagons! Adorable!
Here is Mrs. Miller's second graders

And the fifth graders. . .
The room moms made mums for all the girls in the class.
Yes - we're new to mums, too.  A cultural phenomenon for sure!

The Middle School Football team was celebrated - Here is Peter with his buddy.



And then the drama class of which Meredith is a part,  presented a Warrior Fairy Tale. . .

It went something like this . . .

Once upon a time in the fair land of Cypress there lived a great and valiant warrior.
He spent his time guarding the golden football

And rescuing damsels in distress -
Here she comes now. . .

The princess lived in her tower.

One day, a foul creature (get it!?) intruded upon the peace of Cypress and tried to steal the golden football and capture the lovely princess. . .

Oh myyyyyy. . .

The warrior and the eagle endured a fierce battle. . .

At first it looked like the foul bird was going to be victorious. . .

But help was on the way (enter varsity senior football players) . . .

And the eagle was captured!

He was fried up and served to the victorious team.

Mmmmm....mmmmm......mmmmmmmmm..... finger lickin' good!!!

And what ever became of the princess?
Why the valiant and brave warrior gave her a mum (see definition below) and took her to the homecoming dance!

The End.

The homecoming mum:

For the uninitiated, a Texas homecoming mum is an actual work of art. It is an oversized mum corsage -the silk flower has replaced the chrysanthemum as the centerpiece for homecoming, and you find them decorated with dozens of charms, 3-4 foot long ribbons, bells, whistles, sparlking letters, and even with the high school mascot, teddy bear and lights. The evolution of the “mum” has been a sight to see. A demonstration of affection toward another, a show of school spirit and a sensational fashion statement for sure!!!