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Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School students take a trip to Neverland for this year's homecoming dance.


  • By Berkley Mason
  • | 10:50 p.m. September 23, 2017
  • East County
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For Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Peter Fisichella’s first homecoming dance, he made a trip to Neverland and didn’t have any regrets, even though he flew solo.

“It’s been really cool,” Fisichella said. “I really like the music and the DJ.”

Lakewood students celebrated the culmination of a week of homecoming festivities with the announcement of the homecoming court before their  “Journey to Neverland”-themed homecoming dance Sept. 23, at the school. Seniors Andrew Dean and Colby Lindblad were named homecoming king and queen, respectively.

At the dance, students danced, munched on snacks and enjoyed time with their peers.

The Mustangs defeated Springstead High 23-21 Sept. 22. Students showed their school spirit despite weather-related delays that delayed the football game and postponed the announcement of the homecoming to Sept. 23.

 

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Kylie Duquette and Grace Reeves come dressed to impress to the homecoming game.
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Kylie Duquette and Grace Reeves come dressed to impress to the homecoming game.
Lakewood Ranch's Laura Staddler sells festive bead necklaces to people at Lakewood Ranch High School's homecoming football game.
Lakewood Ranch's Laura Staddler sells festive bead necklaces to people at Lakewood Ranch High School's homecoming football game.
Lakewood Ranch High School senior Frances Casaine, junior Julianna Catena and senior Kailey Carpenter show some school spirit.
Lakewood Ranch High School senior Frances Casaine, junior Julianna Catena and senior Kailey Carpenter show some school spirit.
Lakewood Ranch High School students compete in the hot dog eating contest, and annual tradition for the homecoming football game.
Lakewood Ranch High School students compete in the hot dog eating contest, and annual tradition for the homecoming football game.
Lakewood Ranch High School junior Morgan Gaston competes in the hot dog eating contest.
Lakewood Ranch High School junior Morgan Gaston competes in the hot dog eating contest.
Lakewood Ranch High School students Spencer Mauk, junior, Kennon Moore, freshman, and Andrew den Boggende, sophomore, tailgate in the parking lot before the homecoming game.
Lakewood Ranch High School students Spencer Mauk, junior, Kennon Moore, freshman, and Andrew den Boggende, sophomore, tailgate in the parking lot before the homecoming game.
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Gavin Pittman, freshman Peter Fisichella and freshman Yancarlos Perez hang out at their homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Gavin Pittman, freshman Peter Fisichella and freshman Yancarlos Perez hang out at their homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Kelly Kisida and Nick Barbarito spend date night at the homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Kelly Kisida and Nick Barbarito spend date night at the homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Hailey Bagshaw, senior Hailey Sevier and senior Rylan Buck explore the decor at the homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Hailey Bagshaw, senior Hailey Sevier and senior Rylan Buck explore the decor at the homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Jade Ebnonds and Taylor Butler hang out on the dance floor during homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Jade Ebnonds and Taylor Butler hang out on the dance floor during homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomores Anthony Sablan and Bailey Wagenast snuggle up on the dance floor.
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomores Anthony Sablan and Bailey Wagenast snuggle up on the dance floor.
Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Caitlyn Pohler and Caleb Kershner move to the music in their matching homecoming attire.
Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Caitlyn Pohler and Caleb Kershner move to the music in their matching homecoming attire.
Lakewood Ranch High School students escape to Neverland for this year's homecoming dance.
Lakewood Ranch High School students escape to Neverland for this year's homecoming dance.

 

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