SHS students, faculty get tacky for spirit week

Students at Sarasota High School dress as tacky tourists for Homecoming Spirit Week.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 2:26 p.m. October 13, 2016
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The pairing of socks and sandals were down every hallway at Sarasota High School for Tacky Tourist Day. 

Throughout the spirit week students dressed in pink for breast cancer awareness, favorite sports teams and patriotic for America Day leading up to the Homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 14.

Faculty members also participated with the dress-up days. Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk had no problem dressing up for the day with a child’s binoculars, socks and Crocs sandals. 

Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars, socks and sandals.
Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars, socks and sandals.
Bill Lawyer and Jane Bell
Bill Lawyer and Jane Bell
Jillian Bland and Demi Nott
Jillian Bland and Demi Nott
Math teacher Kris Weccele donned the same backpack that she actually used as a tourist during a trip to Europe.
Math teacher Kris Weccele donned the same backpack that she actually used as a tourist during a trip to Europe.
Lindsey Sanchez, Erica Lester, Megan Babin, Katie Barnett, Demi Nott, Anna Kurtek and Abbey McCauley
Lindsey Sanchez, Erica Lester, Megan Babin, Katie Barnett, Demi Nott, Anna Kurtek and Abbey McCauley
Mackenzie Lamont, Lauren Hamalian and Madilyn Lay
Mackenzie Lamont, Lauren Hamalian and Madilyn Lay
Mackenzie Lamont
Mackenzie Lamont
Maya Santry and Max Dinnan
Maya Santry and Max Dinnan

 

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