Long Beach Victorious at Homecoming

The Long Beach community gathered at Veteran’s Field ready for an exciting 2014 Homecoming game, which ended in a 32-21 victory by the Marines over the New Hyde Park Memorial Gladiators.

The October 17 evening game featured a halftime show with entertainment provided by the marching band, cheerleaders, and color guard.

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Prior to kickoff, a carnival sponsored by the high school Student Government Organization was held in the middle school gymnasium for community members. High school students, staff members and other volunteers ran an assortment of games and activities including face painting and a pie-toss. Homemade refreshments were sold as well.

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The game opened with the Star-Spangled Banner,” performed by senior Maegan Miciotta. The band’s halftime presentation included songs such as Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” and “Treasure” by Bruno Mars. Also, during halftime, seniors Brian Horne and Liz Deniston were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. Horne happens to serve as the school’s bulldog mascot and was in uniform while accepting the honor.

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