W.T. Clarke celebrates homecoming with a Rams victory

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W.T. Clarke High School was in the spotlight at its homecoming celebration on Oct. 12 when the Rams defeated the Locust Valley High School Falcons for the second consecutive year with a final score of 34 to 22.

Prior to the game against the Locust Valley Falcons, Netflix-themed floats were led down Stewart to Washington avenues with the marching band and Grand Marshalls Hon. Arthur M. Diamond and Dr. Thomas Vassel in tow. “Stranger Things,” “Friends,” “That 70s Show” and “Riverdale” were all portrayed from the senior, junior, sophomore and freshman classes respectively.

This is the first time the high school has held a homecoming parade in recent memory, and the community came out in force to show their support. Prior to the parade, the select chorale, under the baton of Kaitlyn Melker, entertained residents, while student Robert Twible announced each parade participant. The festivities concluded on the steps of the high school, where the marching band and flag corps continued to perform to the delight of the community.

Prior to the much-anticipated football game, the district held its biannual hall of fame. Celebrated were New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur M. Diamond (Class of 1970) and Carman Drugs owner Dr. Thomas Vassel (Class of 1993). Both were recognized for having demonstrated outstanding ability, leadership, character and dedication and for serving as an inspiration to the W. T. Clarke High School community.

The homecoming game commenced with the singing of the national anthem by members of the choir and an opening cheer by the varsity cheerleaders at the Coach Jack Boyle Memorial Stadium. In addition to a stellar performance by the marching band and stunts by the cheerleaders, the homecoming royal court was announced and included King George Pagiatis and Queen Isabella Posillico, Prince Kevin Henning and Princess Serenity Herdes, Count Brian Themistocle and Countess Maya Abate, and Duke David Bouchra and Duchess Molly Grassini.