Throughout the month of September, many students are excited about the annual homecoming dance. In addition to the sparkly dresses, pictures and after parties, the anticipation is half the fun. Many students start far in advance to plan out the whole night. Where will they go to dinner? What are they doing afterwards? But most importantly, who will they be going with? Though some students may argue that simply going with friends is much more enjoyable than going with a date, no one can deny the excitement of a homecoming proposal.
Despite the homecoming dance being at the end of September, these romantic and slightly comedic proposals started as early as August. Students are making themed posters to ask out their dates. Poster themes range from popular memes, to candy and favorite songs.
One girl especially excited was Katrina Collins, she was asked with a poster themed from one of her date’s favorite songs, “Down with Me” by Lil Teeca.
“I didn’t know what was going on at first, but when I saw the sign, I was so excited. He asked me at Haunted World, and we were surrounded by people that were excited to hear my answer,” Collins said.
Collins, along with many other teenage girls, was as excited as anyone to receive a poster and have such a special moment.
“It is nice to know that somebody was making a poster and was so excited to ask,” Collins said.
Though the homecoming dance is only once a year, students can make posters for other annual dances, like Sweethearts and Prom. However, many students agree that the Homecoming posters are often the best because they are a fantastic way for people to bond and start out the school year with excitement underway.
“I decided to ask my date with a poster themed from her favorite sport, soccer, at her soccer game. It was super fun and her whole team was super excited for her,” said sophomore Keegan Froke. Froke’s soccer themed poster read, “Wanna kick it at HOCO?” It included a soccer ball and pink bows.
It is important to remember that although proposals and dates are an ongoing tradition, there is nothing wrong with simply enjoying a fun night with friends. According to junior Elisia Henry, friends are the way to go.
“I understand wanting to go with a date, but I can’t think of any better way to spend homecoming than with a giant group of people I love,” Henry said.
Though many stress about the importance of a date for the dance, students like Henry understand that the dance is meant to be enjoyed in whichever way people want. Henry and her friend group spent most of the night on the dance floor and thoroughly enjoyed their decision.
“Going to the homecoming dance with friends was so fun, and I would do it again if I had the chance. We danced all night and now have incredibly fun memories made to look back on,” Henry said.
So, whether it is with a date or simply with the friends, the proposal tradition of the homecoming dance will always be remembered and appreciated by the student body at Eagle High.
