Despite periodic showers during the Sept. 8 celebration, Mineola High School’s homecoming went on as planned and smiles prevailed throughout the fun-filled event.

Rain was no match for Mineola spirit as hundreds of faithful Mustangs fans lined the streets for the homecoming parade and then jammed the stands at Hampton Stadium for football and festivities.

The post-parade ceremony began with new Mineola High School principal Rory Parnell welcoming the crowd before introducing the Mineola High School homecoming court. This was followed by a soaring acapella performance of the National Anthem by seniors Isabella Buono and Julia Manevitz.

By the time the Mineola Mustangs took the field to take on the Clarke Rams, the sun was shining and the crowd was in a festive mood, chanting and dancing along with the Mustangs Cheerleaders.

At halftime, the cheerleaders took the field for a spirited performance while the marching band prepared to wow the crowd with their spectacular new show entitled “The Jitterbug Café.” The band and color guard pulled out all the stops and put on a picture perfect performance with every one of their 135 members hitting every note, every step and every twirl with precision, showing once again why they have brought home the championship cup for two consecutive years.

Date Added: 9/11/2024