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PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 11, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming
ODA Head of Upper School Noel Dougherty crowns Homecoming Queen Emma Holland and Homecoming King Quinton Fitzgerald during halftime.
ODA Head of Upper School Noel Dougherty crowns Homecoming Queen Emma Holland and Homecoming King Quinton Fitzgerald during halftime.
ODA senior Emma Holland flies through the air during the Thunder’s halftime routine.
ODA senior Emma Holland flies through the air during the Thunder’s halftime routine.
The ODA varsity cheerleading squad performed its dance routine during halftime.
The ODA varsity cheerleading squad performed its dance routine during halftime.
The Out-of-Door Academy varsity cheerleading squad entertained the crowd during halftime.
The Out-of-Door Academy varsity cheerleading squad entertained the crowd during halftime.
Second-grader Shelby Liashek had a blast cheering for the Thunder.
Second-grader Shelby Liashek had a blast cheering for the Thunder.
ODA seventh-grader Cameron Weber throws a football back and forth on the sidelines.
ODA seventh-grader Cameron Weber throws a football back and forth on the sidelines.
Seniors Emma Holland and Quinton Fitzgerald were crowned this year’s Homecoming Queen and King.
Seniors Emma Holland and Quinton Fitzgerald were crowned this year’s Homecoming Queen and King.
Kaitlyn Eckhart and Oliver Tannheiser were honored as this year’s junior princess and prince.
Kaitlyn Eckhart and Oliver Tannheiser were honored as this year’s junior princess and prince.
Jordan Bruder and Cooper Newlin were named this year’s sophomore Duke and Duchess.
Jordan Bruder and Cooper Newlin were named this year’s sophomore Duke and Duchess.
Karli Pearce and Garrett Luhman were named the freshman Count and Countess.
Karli Pearce and Garrett Luhman were named the freshman Count and Countess.
The Out-of-Door Academy honored its Homecoming court during halftime of its Homecoming game versus the Community School of Naples.
The Out-of-Door Academy honored its Homecoming court during halftime of its Homecoming game versus the Community School of Naples.
Seventh-graders Celia Miller and Sydney Hill couldn’t wait to cheer on the Thunder.
Seventh-graders Celia Miller and Sydney Hill couldn’t wait to cheer on the Thunder.
Sara Popovich and her son Alex, 6, attended the family picnic before the game.
Sara Popovich and her son Alex, 6, attended the family picnic before the game.

 

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