Flint Hill has many traditions to celebrate throughout the year. One of the most popular traditions, not only in the Flint Hill community, but all over the country, is Homecoming. Homecoming weekend is a very special time for the upper, middle, and lower school. It is a time where families of all grades, alumni, and faculty gather to celebrate everything that is important to the Flint Hill community. Inside of homecoming weekend itself, there are mini-traditions. This year for example, the pep rally in the upper school gym started the homecoming festivities, and the boys’ soccer game kicked off the beginning of athletic games. Following the soccer game was the junior varsity and varsity volleyball games and to end off Friday night there was of course, the annual bonfire.
The bonfire is a unique event that no other school does. It brings students of all grades together and gives them the opportunity to connect and even gives them a glimpse of life in the upper school. Going to the bonfire and looking around, you see little kids running around with their friends with no care in the world, older kids running around playing football on the turf or making Tik Toks near the Den, upper schoolers yelling out for their friends to get them a free hot chocolate, and parents making conversation with people they’ve never met. Though we are all doing different things, we are still connected through Flint Hill and feel comfortable to do what we wish as Huskies.
The 2022 homecoming pep rally was attended by grades 4 through 12. There was a floor scooter race, the infamous musical chairs game (which sophomore Vincenzo Fiorino won), and many other activities that students and faculty participated in. Though eight grades were crammed into the upper school gym, it didn’t feel as though we were forced to be there. Memories will be stored from the first normal pep rally in three years. This is another event that gives the lower school and middle school a glimpse into what it is like to be in the upper school.
This year’s homecoming dance theme was past decades. The commons were decorated with a balloon arch, a place to take photos, and fairy lights hung across the balcony. Students arrived with their group of friends after taking photos and having dinner. Mosh pits were made to Steve Lacey and memories were created that will last a lifetime or at least will be saved in Snapchat. Almost everywhere you turned, there was a burst of colorful sequins and the iconic Steve Madden chunky heels. Following the dance, everyone split their own ways, leaving us a Homecoming weekend to remember forever.
