Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Long Beach High School celebrated its homecoming under the Friday night lights at Veterans Field on Oct. 18.
Before the game, students and families attended the annual homecoming carnival, sponsored by the student government organizations in the middle school parking lot. Attendees interacted with club members and participated in games and activities, all while displaying their Long Beach pride.
Later that evening, fans filled the bleachers at Veterans Field, sporting blue and white as they cheered on the Marines in a much-anticipated football game against the Sewanhaka Ravens. Before kickoff, senior cheerleaders and football players were escorted by family and friends to the field to mark their final homecoming game. Long Beach fans kept the energy high, with the pep band in the bleachers and cheerleaders on the track rallying support for the team.
Halftime featured performances from the high school’s color guard, pep band, and varsity cheerleading squad, prompting attendees to dance and cheer for the student performances. Following the halftime show, Long Beach youth football players raced across the field in their annual Bulldog Dash. Summer Reed and Matthew McCaffrey were crowned homecoming king and queen.
