Spirit Week was held throughout the week of October 26, leading up to the big football game on Friday night. On Friday, October 30, the Hawthorne High School football team played against Harrison High School in the annual Homecoming game. The bleachers were filled with students, parents, alumni, and staff, all sporting blue and white apparel, in line with the theme that was set by student council. The final score of the game was 41-14, for the Bears, which put the Hawthorne football team’s record at 6-1. In regards to the game, King, Vice President of Student Council, and football player Liam Morrissey stated, “It was a solid effort by the whole team and we carried out the game plan well.”

During halftime, the cheerleaders preformed a routine followed by the announcement of the Homecoming Court. First, the freshmen, Aidan Harmer and Kaylee Garcia, were announced as Lord and Lady, then the sophomores, Rocco Pecoraro and Kayla Miller, were announced as Duke and Duchess, then the juniors, Brendan Rooney and Madison Noordeloos were announced as Prince and Princess, and finally the seniors, Cielle Tousignant and Liam Morrissey were announced as King and Queen.

Overall, there was a great turnout and the game was outstanding.