Grand Junction High School’s Homecoming dance and the events surrounding it are approaching.
Due to the new building and lack of space, there will be no annual Homecoming bonfire this year. However, there will be a new party after the traditional parade on Sept. 13 from 7-9 p.m. as an alternative.
The Lost Junction Band, a band local to GJHS, will be performing live on the school’s West Lawn immediately after the parade. There will be food trucks, with the first 300 students provided with a free item from one truck.
The bonfire is expected to return next year. GJHS Senior Class President Kaylee Kraft said, “In future years there will be a bonfire again, however Mr. Sorensen (new GJHS principal) wants it to be more of a rally type thing, with music and more structure.”
Homecoming week is Sept. 11-16. Many events and activities will take place before the night of the dance:
- Monday will feature the Ruff ‘n Tuff and Powder Puff games after school. To sign up to play in these games, you can find QR codes around the school.
- The Homecoming parade in downtown Grand Junction will be 6:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the after party from 7-9 p.m. on the school’s West Lawn.
- The traditional Homecoming Pep Assembly will be Thursday during Academy Time in the West Gym.
- The Homecoming varsity football game vs. Mountain Range will be 6 p.m. Friday in Stocker Stadium. Homecoming royalty will be announced at the game, as well as the traditional chariot races during halftime.
- The dance is 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the school’s West Gym.
- The week of Homecoming will also be Spirit Week:
- Monday is USA day
- Tuesday is Country vs. Country Club
- Wednesday Vine/Meme day
- Thursday is Dad Out
- Friday is Orange and Black
Rodney Atkinson, Jacob Colby, Aaleyah Bartell, Aly Ibarra, and Rachel Crawford are all smiles at Homecoming 2022. This year’s dance theme will be Night in the Cosmos. (Maddy Parkhurst)
