East Meadow High School (EMHS) celebrated Homecoming 2011 in grand fashion, beginning with a colorful parade of class floats through the community and culminating with a convincing win by the Jets Varsity Football team. “Board Games” served as the theme for the traditional parade of floats, as students worked diligently in the few weeks since school began to create eye-catching works of art to capture the attention of the community members that lined the streets, as well as the judges.
The parade began at Veteran’s Memorial Park and ended at East Meadow High School, with the Color Guard and the Jets Marching Band leading the procession and the East Meadow High School faithful cheering all the way.
The festivities continued on the East Meadow High School Field as community members filled the stands to root on the home team. Hard work, determination, and a dominant demonstration of football technique propelled the Jets to a 27-0 first-quarter lead over the Valley Stream Central High School Eagles. The Jets never looked back as they entered the locker room with a 47-7 halftime lead and finished the day with a 61-7 victory and a 3-0 record to start the season. Robbie Healy led the Jets with 234 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. James D'Elia led the team in rushing with 82 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Dylan Curry passed for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
During the halftime show, the Jets Marching Band and Color Guard, the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, and the EMHS Rockettes entertained the audience with on-field demonstrations. The Homecoming Court was also introduced at halftime, as Daniel Matishek and Kelly Rice were crowned King and Queen, respectively.
School spirit, community pride, and a Jets victory all contributed to a Homecoming 2011 to remember!
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