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SHS Sailors crown homecoming royalty

Sarasota High School celebrates homecoming game with royal procession and '65 football team.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:10 p.m. October 23, 2015
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Homecoming at Sarasota High School brought together alumni and current students for one evening Friday, Oct. 23 for the football game against North Port High School. 

The student section had some help from alumni to cheer on the Sailors to a 33-13 win over the North Port Bobcats. Members of the 1965 Sailors football team were in attendance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their undefeated season. 

During halftime the '65 team led the homecoming court procession of vehicles around the stadium on a float. 

The freshman class named Jacara Wright and Avery Kyser as princess and prince, respectively. The sophomore class was represented by Yesinia Mondragon and Oziel Zambrano. Juniors voted for Abbey McCauley and Xakari Hawkins to serve as princess and prince for their class. 

The 2015 senior court included Clara Boyas, Aris Pineda and Josh Thompson. Seniors Alyssa Sloan and Ryan Jenkins were crowned queen and king. 

Sarasota High School homecoming queen and king Alyssa Sloan and Ryan Jenkins.
Sarasota High School homecoming queen and king Alyssa Sloan and Ryan Jenkins.
Members of the senior homecoming court Aris Pineda and Josh Thompson.
Members of the senior homecoming court Aris Pineda and Josh Thompson.
Freshmen class prince and princess Avery Kyser and Jacara Wright.
Freshmen class prince and princess Avery Kyser and Jacara Wright.
Sophomore prince and princess Oziel Zambrano and Yesinia Mondragon.
Sophomore prince and princess Oziel Zambrano and Yesinia Mondragon.
Junior class prince and princess Xakari Hawkins and Abbey McCauley.
Junior class prince and princess Xakari Hawkins and Abbey McCauley.
Clara Boyas and Ryan Jenkins
Clara Boyas and Ryan Jenkins
Ron Hammond waves to the crowd.
Ron Hammond waves to the crowd.
Stan Long and John Stenglien wave to the crowd during the halftime homecoming procession.
Stan Long and John Stenglien wave to the crowd during the halftime homecoming procession.
Members of the Sarasota High School 1965 undefeated football team.
Members of the Sarasota High School 1965 undefeated football team.
Senior Alyssa Sloan was crowned homecoming queen for Sarasota High School.
Senior Alyssa Sloan was crowned homecoming queen for Sarasota High School.
Sailor Sam escorts Alyssa Sloan.
Sailor Sam escorts Alyssa Sloan.
Sarasota High School Cheerleaders Kaitlyn Needham, Christina Berberich and Hope Bumbgarner salute following a cheer.
Sarasota High School Cheerleaders Kaitlyn Needham, Christina Berberich and Hope Bumbgarner salute following a cheer.
Talik Keaton runs the ball
Talik Keaton runs the ball
Joey Arnold, Phil Shore, Parker Spence and Reid Guengerich make sure their cheers are heard from the student section.
Joey Arnold, Phil Shore, Parker Spence and Reid Guengerich make sure their cheers are heard from the student section.
Joey Arnold does push ups following a touchdown.
Joey Arnold does push ups following a touchdown.
Angela DuBose jumps to her feet to cheer on her grandson Deric DuBose who scored a touchdown. With her are June Robinson, Leah and Keith DuBose.
Angela DuBose jumps to her feet to cheer on her grandson Deric DuBose who scored a touchdown. With her are June Robinson, Leah and Keith DuBose.
Logan Peachy joined the student section to cheer with friends.
Logan Peachy joined the student section to cheer with friends.
Sailor Sam high-fives young fan Matt Loomis.
Sailor Sam high-fives young fan Matt Loomis.
Sailor Sam gets a lift from cheerleaders to complete push ups.
Sailor Sam gets a lift from cheerleaders to complete push ups.
Sarasota High School teacher Taylor Harris with students Josh Yunis and Rose Davis.
Sarasota High School teacher Taylor Harris with students Josh Yunis and Rose Davis.

 

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