Bridgewater-Emery Celebrates Homecoming Festivities
By Sydney Hoffman on October 10, 2017
SMILE & WAVE: Seniors Bradlee Schultz and Colton Sommers escort the homecoming king, Cole Gassman, and homecoming queen, Rebecka Hoffman, in the homecoming parade in Emery Sept. 29. The royalty rode in a Cadillac 64.
Homecoming is a tradition in many schools. At Bridgewater-Emery, the week consists of dress-up days, royalty and enjoyable games. This all lead up to a Friday filled with a community picnic, parade, football game and activities after the game.
Throughout the week, students are encouraged to participate in the dress-up days chosen by the high school’s student council. This year, the dress-up days included the following: Monday as mathletes vs. athletes day, Tuesday as decades day, Wednesday as world leader day, Thursday as pajama day and Friday as blue and silver day.
Later in the week, Thursday Sept. 28, the Emery site hosted the coronation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Emcees included juniors Jamin Arend, Tessa Burnham and Sydney Hoffman. The ushers were juniors Sawyer Schultz and Jada Wethor along with Jevin Eddy as the gift bearer. The ceremony is not only a time to award a Homecoming King and Queen, but it is also a time to recognize the fall sports programs. B-E Feud was also played throughout the night on stage for the communities’ entertainment. Grand Marshals of Emery and Bridgewater were both announced. The Grand Marshals from the Emery community were Peter and Connie Dye, and the Grand Marshals from the Bridgewater community were Don and Madelynne Schwans. All the seniors were then introduced, and a king and queen were crowned. Cole Gassman received the title of king, and the queen was Rebecka Hoffman. After coronation, the high school students attended the burning of the “C” on the ballfield to energize everyone.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity and honor to be chosen as homecoming queen, and it was a great way to spend my last high school homecoming,” Rebecka Hoffman said.
The next day, Emery hosted the community picnic in the multipurpose room Friday Sept. 29. The meal consisted of pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, chips and your choice of salads and bars. Following the picnic, the parade began at 1:30 p.m. in Emery and was a pleasant community event.
After the parade, the long-awaited homecoming game was played. The Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawks defeated the Canton C-Hawks at the Bridgewater field with a final score of 34-7. Junior Jamin Arend had 234 rushing yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns to pace the Seahawks, while sophomore Brady Hawkins ran nine times for 105 yards and a touchdown. Junior Carter Dye finished with 13 tackles, while senior Lucas Berg had 10 tackles. The Seahawks finished the night with 396 yards.
“Even after a rough start on the opening kickoff, we were able to pick ourselves up and keep our composure, which made us determined to work hard, win and walk off the field as the better team, giving us more confidence for the next week,” senior Bradlee Schultz said.
After the game, Bridgewater-Emery hosted a social at the Emery ballfield. Students from Bridgewater-Emery and Ethan were invited, and any guests were welcome as well. The night consisted of the movie “Footloose” being projected on a big screen on one field, while cornhole (bean bag) boards were set up on the other field. A fire pit was also lit, and students roasted hotdogs and marshmallows.
This year’s homecoming was full of firsts, and despite the struggles regarding construction, everything managed to work out and resulted in an enjoyable day.
“I really enjoyed this year’s homecoming, especially the picnic! It is an event that I look forward to every year, and I am sad that it was my last, but it was surely one to remember,” senior Andrea Gorriz said.
Throughout the week, students are encouraged to participate in the dress-up days chosen by the high school’s student council. This year, the dress-up days included the following: Monday as mathletes vs. athletes day, Tuesday as decades day, Wednesday as world leader day, Thursday as pajama day and Friday as blue and silver day.
Later in the week, Thursday Sept. 28, the Emery site hosted the coronation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Emcees included juniors Jamin Arend, Tessa Burnham and Sydney Hoffman. The ushers were juniors Sawyer Schultz and Jada Wethor along with Jevin Eddy as the gift bearer. The ceremony is not only a time to award a Homecoming King and Queen, but it is also a time to recognize the fall sports programs. B-E Feud was also played throughout the night on stage for the communities’ entertainment. Grand Marshals of Emery and Bridgewater were both announced. The Grand Marshals from the Emery community were Peter and Connie Dye, and the Grand Marshals from the Bridgewater community were Don and Madelynne Schwans. All the seniors were then introduced, and a king and queen were crowned. Cole Gassman received the title of king, and the queen was Rebecka Hoffman. After coronation, the high school students attended the burning of the “C” on the ballfield to energize everyone.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity and honor to be chosen as homecoming queen, and it was a great way to spend my last high school homecoming,” Rebecka Hoffman said.
The next day, Emery hosted the community picnic in the multipurpose room Friday Sept. 29. The meal consisted of pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, chips and your choice of salads and bars. Following the picnic, the parade began at 1:30 p.m. in Emery and was a pleasant community event.
After the parade, the long-awaited homecoming game was played. The Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawks defeated the Canton C-Hawks at the Bridgewater field with a final score of 34-7. Junior Jamin Arend had 234 rushing yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns to pace the Seahawks, while sophomore Brady Hawkins ran nine times for 105 yards and a touchdown. Junior Carter Dye finished with 13 tackles, while senior Lucas Berg had 10 tackles. The Seahawks finished the night with 396 yards.
“Even after a rough start on the opening kickoff, we were able to pick ourselves up and keep our composure, which made us determined to work hard, win and walk off the field as the better team, giving us more confidence for the next week,” senior Bradlee Schultz said.
After the game, Bridgewater-Emery hosted a social at the Emery ballfield. Students from Bridgewater-Emery and Ethan were invited, and any guests were welcome as well. The night consisted of the movie “Footloose” being projected on a big screen on one field, while cornhole (bean bag) boards were set up on the other field. A fire pit was also lit, and students roasted hotdogs and marshmallows.
This year’s homecoming was full of firsts, and despite the struggles regarding construction, everything managed to work out and resulted in an enjoyable day.
“I really enjoyed this year’s homecoming, especially the picnic! It is an event that I look forward to every year, and I am sad that it was my last, but it was surely one to remember,” senior Andrea Gorriz said.
