Celebrating Glen Cove School Pride at Homecoming

Submitted by Glen Cove School District.

Members of the Board of Education, administration, students, faculty and community members of the Glen Cove City School District were out in force on Oct. 18, showing off their Glen Cove school pride at the annual homecoming parade and game.

“It’s wonderful for the community to come together for our homecoming,” Superintendent of Schools Maria Rianna said. “This is truly a community event.”

The homecoming parade kicked off at Gribbin School and was led by members of the United States Marines Corps. It included children from all six of the district’s school buildings and featured floats that creatively displayed knights, tying into this year’s theme, “This is Glen Cove.” According to Student Senate Advisor Ellen Lynch, the theme was a play on words based on Glen Cove’s homecoming day opponent, the Spartans of Valley Stream North High School.

The parade concluded at Glen Cove High School, with Athletic Director Denise Kiernan welcoming board of education members, alumni and fans to the game. Lynch followed with introductions of the Student Senate and the announcement of the Homecoming Court. Prior to kickoff, senior football players and captains were announced and the varsity football team ran through a sign that read, “This is Glen Cove,” which was placed in the end zone.

During the first half of the game, students from each class participated in a pull up contest, which was sponsored by the U.S. Marines. First place was awarded to the senior class, who received $100 class donation as their prize.

The halftime show featured performances by the drumline, varsity cheerleaders, the high school band and kickline. Homecoming King Stevens Martinez and Queen Samantha Smith were also crowned.

The success of the day included a big win by Big Red, who defeated the Spartans, 34-31.

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