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A Homecoming With Heart at Seaford High School

A Homecoming With Heart at Seaford High School

The flashing lights of fire trucks accompanied by the steady beat of drums meant one thing on Oct. 18 – the Seaford High School homecoming parade was approaching. Crowds lined Washington Avenue and Keily Drive for the annual march through town, followed by a spirited gathering at the athletic fields for the varsity football game.  

The parade featured Board of Education trustees, administrators and teachers, the marching band, cheerleaders, class banners, homecoming court, middle school and elementary school banners, youth groups and more. The grand marshals this year were members of Retired Teachers of Seaford.  

A new picnic area adjacent to the concession stand was a popular spot for mingling, as students, parents and community members enjoyed a treat before the game. Soon, the bleachers filled out, ready for the Seaford Vikings to take the field. 

Chorus students sang the national anthem, followed by a special moment at midfield. Charlie Herbert, a sixth grader at Seaford Middle School who was recently diagnosed with cancer, was an honorary football captain and led the coin toss. Seaford won, got the ball first, and notched a touchdown just 26 seconds into the game. Despite a lot of early scoring by both teams, the Vikings pulled solidly ahead in the second half to defeat the Lynbrook Owls, 49-28.  

Halftime featured performances by the cheerleaders and dance team, introduction of the grand marshals and the marching band show, “Seaford Goes to the Movies.” Matt Kind and Mia Leggio were crowned king and queen with Robert Jeranek, Connor Murphy, Kayla Martell and Brianna Sidoti rounding out the homecoming court.  

 

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