Glen Cove Shows off School Sprit at Homecoming

Glen Cove was brimming with school pride as students, staff and community members came together for Glen Cove High School’s annual homecoming parade and football game Saturday.

First, marchers accompanied their well-decorated floats from Gribbin Elementary School to Glen Cove High School as community members cheered them on. Then, each of the groups paraded around the track as the crowd greeted them with applause.

Pregame festivities included the introduction of the student senate and homecoming court, followed by performances by Glen Cove Middle School cheerleaders and the Glen Cove High School junior varsity cheerleaders. The drumline performed as well.

At halftime, the audience was treated to more entertainment from the Glen Cove High School marching band, kickline and varsity cheerleaders. Lindsey Payton and Dominic Gaudio were named homecoming queen and king, respectively.

As for the football game, Glen Cove worked hard, but fell to New Hyde Park in a close game, 21-20.

Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District:

1. Glen Cove cheerleaders posed with the Glen Cove Knight.
2. Members of the Glen Cove High School Student Senate took a ride on their unique float during the parade.
3. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Rianna (right) and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Dr. Michael Israel (second, left) members of the Board of Education joined students at homecoming.
4. Landing School students were excited to take part in the homecoming festivities.
5. Glen Cove takes the field against New Hyde Park Memorial High School at homecoming.
6. Glen Cove’s Danny Neice worked extra hard to earn a few more yards.
7. The school’s drumline gave a crowd-pleasing performance.
8. Lindsey Payton and Dominic Gaudio were named homecoming queen and king, respectively.