The sun was shining on Copiague as the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School celebrated their annual Homecoming on Saturday, October 9. The celebration began earlier in the week as the students and staff participated in Spirit Week leading up to Friday afternoon’s pep rally, where the fall varsity teams were announced to a cheering crowd.
Saturday’s festivities were kicked off in the morning as the high school’s marching band led the annual parade from Great Neck Road Elementary School to the Walter Reese Athletic Field. Students representing their respective grades demonstrated school spirit and creativity through their unique float designs, which highlighted the four seasons, while the high school Steppers and cheerleaders showed off their dancing and crowd pleasing talents. This year’s Grand Marshal was retired High School Principal Albert H. Voorneveld
Following the introduction of the Board of Education, local legislators, and administration, the Madrigal Choir sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” and the PTA presented to Nancy Martinez and Toni Clemmens, the Distinguished Service and Honorary Life awards respectively.
After the parade, it was on to the fair, where a carnival-like atmosphere provided music for dancing, games, and food that everyone could enjoy. The bleachers were filled to capacity, and it was standing room only when the football team took to the field.
Copiague Pride continued to shine as the Copiague Eagles took the field to test their skills against the Half Hollow Hills East Thunderbirds. Practice, hard work, and determination proved the Thunderbirds were no match for the blue and white, as the final score was Copiague 18 – HHH East 13.
During halftime, the marching band performed selections from their 2010 repertoire, and the traditional introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen and their court took place. Homecoming King Jeremiah Aponte and Queen Radybelle Taveras were announced along with their Royal Court, which included freshmen Jalen Archibald and Jennifer Ruiz, sophomores Samuel Keitt and Lizbelle Taveras, and juniors Muhammad Lewis and Robelkis Nunez.
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