Photos by Fang Chiang, Clarion Staff Reporter

Donald Lee, Kennedy English and Drama teacher, shows his Homecoming spirit on Pajamas Day, October 14, 2019.

Krysty Yang (Class of 2021) and the Girls Cheerleaders Squad perform at the Homecoming rally at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Kennedy Colin (Class of 2021) and the Vibe in Promo (VIP) dancers perform at the Homecoming rally at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Victoria Duong (Class of 2021) and the Vibe in Promo (VIP) dancers perform at the Homecoming rally at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Boy cheerleaders from Powder Puff 2019 perform at the Homecoming rally at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Boy cheerleaders from Powder Puff 2019 perform at the Homecoming rally at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Varsity football player Xavier Calvin (Class of 2021) runs past the 20-yard line during the Homecoming Game against Laguna Creek High School at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

The Kennedy High School Marching Band perform music from “Jurassic Park” (composed by John Williams) at halftime during the Homecoming Game at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Chase Hollman, Bellanie Song (Class of 2020) the Homecoming Royalty pose at halftime during the Homecoming Game at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Kennedy Cheerleaders perform at the Homecoming rally at the Kennedy Stadium on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Kennedy High School Homecoming 2019 took place the week of October 14, and included “Back to the 2000s” Spirit Week, rally, football games, and “HoCo” dance. For many students, homecoming is where students can be more involved in school and be a part of Kennedy traditions. 

According to Jacqueline Sanchez (Class of 2021), “We should participate in homecoming events, because it gives us a chance to get our comfort zone and to meet new people.” 

Some don’t agree.

 “I don’t participate in homecoming events because I don’t get anything out of them,” said one student who wished to remain anonymous. 

In the words of Ken O’Flaherty, Teacher and Student Activities Director, “Students and staff should participate in the student act spirit week to help show pride in our school. Feeling a love and connection with the school will make it a better place to be. When teachers and staff participate, it makes it even better because it shows the students that they care about the traditional high school activities that they will remember for the rest of their lives”.