East Islip High School Hosts 2019 Homecoming [PHOTOS]

EAST ISLIP, NY - The traditional homecoming parade once again returned to East Islip on Saturday much to the delight of the community.

The day started off with students, staff, families and friends proudly marching from Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School to the newly renovated Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium.

From the first possession, the varsity football team took control of the game against Kings Park and by halftime, East Islip had pulled out to a 49-7 lead over the Kingsmen.

Another touchdown for the Redmen in the homecoming game against King Park.

During the halftime break, the high school’s band and cheerleaders provided the crowd with some entertainment.

In addition, Neel Patel and Danielle Heller were officially crowned as the 2019 homecoming king and queen.

East Islip High School’s 2019 homecoming king and queen Neel Patel and Danielle Heller.

The homecoming court was rounded out by freshman representatives Muhammad Abdullah and Neoma LoCimple; sophomore representatives Livia Nedd and Gerson Tamayo; junior representatives Enzo Ditta and Ryann Youngberg; senior class nominees Anthony Carroll, Mia Catalonotto, Jenna Golini, Leah Neville, Dylan Rigo and Alexander Zimmer.

After pulling the entire starting offense before the third quarter began, the undefeated Redmen went on to earn a lopsided 63-14 victory, capping a classic homecoming day.

The East Islip community enjoyed the return of the traditional parade at this year’s homecoming on Sept. 28.

All photos courtesy of the East Islip School District