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SRVHS Homecoming 2019
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By Shelby Falahat, Junior Reporter
Since the 1980’s, San Ramon Valley High School has hosted a Homecoming dance, and due to the hard work and commitment of our Leadership Committee, the dance receives small, yet effective additions each year. Throughout the last decade or so, this event has evolved to cater to the needs of all students. Not only have new activities been included, such as a Silent Disco and a Game Room, the dance itself receives tweaks in order to make it the main attraction. With each change comes a plethora of opinions. After last month’s Homecoming dance, I asked several students what their take on these changes are and how they really feel about the event as a whole.
First I met up with senior, Jackie. She’s a member of the Leadership Committee, and responded to the question of how Homecoming has changed and evolved over the years. With great enthusiasm, Jackie stated that the Leadership Committee has attempted to gather feedback from previous dances to formulate the perfect dance each year.
In addition, Jackie informed me that the dance floor this year was filled with platforms for students to stand on to guarantee that they can enjoy the dance floor in a safe manner. She did say that this year the inclusion of the Silent Disco was a game changer. “It’s the perfect dance floor to enjoy some relaxing music with friends.” The Silent Disco was perfect for students who would prefer a quiet night, or as Jackie put it, “a chill night,” hopefully enticing more students to attend the dance in the future.
I asked Sarah, a current Freshman at SRV, what she thought about the dress themes this year. She joyfully said that she never thought students would decide not to attend the dance with the “correct (or typical) attire”. “Seniors came in their class t-shirts!...I never would have imagined that students would do that, it seems like a fantastic idea.”
I asked a current senior the same question (about dress clothes) in order to understand why seniors break from the tradition of dressing up. Maddy, who adores Homecoming, stated that “Seniors wear their class shirts to not have to worry about their clothes.” She added that, “We prefer to enjoy the dance freely without the restrictions of our dress or dress shirts!” Although not all seniors participate in this more casual tradition, the students that did stated that
Homecoming night holds a special place in our hearts, and the excitement that revolves around the event increases with each year that you attend. Although the dance has evolved, the matter of truth is that it never fails to bring our community together. Whether students attend the Homecoming Rally, Parade, or dance, it unites our fellow Wolves and allows them to experience San Ramon Valley High School’s culture.
Shelby Falahat is a senior at San Ramon Valley High School. She loves writing as a tool to express herself as well as learn about the world around her. She also has a passion for working with children. Recently, Shelby has had the opportunity to work at Kumon, which has allowed her to teach young students math and reading. In addition, she loves to travel with her family across the globe.
