Kennedy High School celebrated its homecoming with several days of festivities, culminating in a commanding 34-0 football victory over Friends Academy-Roslyn on Sept. 20. 

Time-honored traditions were on full display throughout the week, including hallway decorating, a high-energy Friday pep rally, and a community-wide festival leading up to the game. Members of the CHAMP program helped fuel the crowd by operating the outdoor snack shack under the guidance of teacher Meredith Ober, while the Student Government Association ran spirit wear sales to boost school pride. 

Senior Mikella Rahim opened the game with a powerful rendition of the national anthem, followed by musical interludes from the Kennedy High School Pep, directed by Walter Avellaneda. 

At halftime, the cheerleading squad and kickline delivered lively performances that energized the stands. Seniors Logan Cohen and Mikella Rahim were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, respectively, during the celebration. The school also hosted its annual Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony, welcoming back several alumni, including Dr. Ben Abruzzo, Dan Brous, Patrick Burford, Dr. Carol Eisenstat, Dr. Justin Kaner, Dr. Jordan Rush, John Schmeyer and Art Squillante. 

This year’s event included a special induction honoring Robert Soel, former science and STEAM chairperson, as part of the school’s inaugural Hall of Fame class following Soel’s retirement at the end of the 2024–25 school year.