On October 25, 2013, many students were getting ready for the homecoming game against Diego Rivera High School. To prepare for Homecoming, what our L.A High School football players had to go through over the past few months is far from a secret: the heat of the summer, the chill of fall and even some injuries of playing hard. For the Class of 2014, the October 25, 2013 Homecoming game will never be forgotten, even in our defeat by just 2 points.

 

Michelle Santiago said, “The experience was great overall, but it was a little disappointing at the end. But, I wish them luck next time.”

 

Bonnie Lee expressed, “More teamwork and better tackling would have done good.”But, it is not all completely bad or shameful, despite our loss.

 

When was the last time you saw our past alumni and present classman share a well organized and exciting experience together? According to Joyce Kleifield, alumni Joe Fierro, a.k.a. “barefoot” kicker from the Class of 1973, attended the game this year, along with a few other former team players. Fierro mentioned that he was on campus when the earthquake destroyed the original school building.

 

Jesus Moreno, # 61, said, “It was a good game. I didn’t find it challenging. We basically beat ourselves. We started off good and began to slack off and some players stopped doing their jobs.”

 

“We could of had a better game, but our players didn’t play to their full ability,” said Daveon Jones, #6.

 

Overall, In the end, it wasn’t about winning or losing. It was about sportsmanship and everyone having a good time. By halftime, we were in the lead by 6 points, 20 to 6. Our band and colorguard, then, took us by a storm. Also, there were amazing performances by our very own Dance Production, followed by the rest of the talent show, featuring “The Dreamers,” Stephanie Argueta, Myracle Wyatt, and last, but not least, our Cheerleaders. Overall, October 25, 2013 will always be remembered.