Spring-Ford Area School District Welcomes the Community to Participate in Homecoming Events

A festive weekend is in store for Spring-Ford area students, families, alumni and community members who attend this year’s Homecoming celebration, which will begin on Friday, October 17 and continues through Saturday, October 18.

Friday, October 17, 2014: Festivities kick-off Friday with the annual Powder Puff football game. Junior and senior girls compete against each other, with junior and senior boys serving as cheerleaders. The game will begin at 6 p.m. in Coach McNelly stadium, which is located behind the 9th Grade Center, 400 S. Lewis Road in Royersford. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available at the gate. All proceeds to benefit Spring-Ford Counseling Services.

Following the Powder Puff game SNAP (Students Need an Alternative Party), will be hosting Spring-Ford Live starting at 8 p.m. in the 9th Grade Center auditorium. Tickets for this live music showcase are $6 at the door or $5 in advance.

Saturday, October 18, 2014: Community members are invited to the re-dedication of the Spring-Ford Memorial Arboretum at 10 a.m. The Spring-Ford Memorial Arboretum, located behind the 9th Grade Center, was constructed in the 1970’s to honor the memory of district alumni and community residents. The Spring-Ford Area School Board, Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center students and community volunteers saw this space as an area in need of development and worked together to restore the garden. The project was designed and built by Western Center students, with guidance from industry experts. The revised plans allow for SFASD teachers to hold outdoor classes. The design features benches, additional trees and plantings, patio, deck, stream and motion activated lighting.

Following the re-dedication, Spring-Ford Area High School students will continue a longstanding tradition of parading through the streets of downtown Royersford at 12 p.m., with an updated parade route. The parade will begin at 7th Avenue and Washington Street, where the procession will march down 7th Avenue to Main Street. The parade will turn left on Main Street and continue down Main Street to 3rd Avenue.

The parade will feature the talents of Spring-Ford Area High School’s championship Golden Ram Marching Band, the chorus and the Spring-Ford Middle School Band, and will include participation by various high school clubs. Athletic team members, School Board members, local dignitaries, local fire companies and the Rowdy Ram will all make appearances.

Finally, join fellow Ram fans as Spring-Ford Area High School takes on Pope John Paul II High School at 2 p.m. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. for pre-game festivities which will include musical performances, as well as the introduction of the Homecoming Court. Spring-Ford’s Homecoming Queen will be announced at halftime.