Homecoming: Worth the Money or a Waste of Time?

“It was honestly pretty sad. At nine o’clock, people were already lining up to leave,” said Sofie Samiei, an 11th grader at La Jolla. The La Jolla High homecoming dance took place on October third, on the school’s softball field, the same location as the years prior. Homecoming is supposed to be one of the highlights of the school year, yet La Jolla seems to disappoint time and time again, raising the question of whether our school’s biggest dance lives up to the hype at all. When it was announced that there would be food provided upon entry, students were initially excited. However, while many students agreed that the churros were enjoyable, the tacos were far less impressive. Senior Zachary Gergurich said, “the tacos had no guac or anything, so they just tasted kind of dry.” While ASB’s efforts to enhance the homecoming experience are appreciated, the disappointing quality of the food did little to improve the event.

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