Kennedy High School celebrated homecoming during the week ending Oct. 20.

Annual traditions of hallway decorating, a Friday pep rally and a community-wide festival ahead of the football game were all part of the week-long celebrations. Members of the CHAMP program operated the outdoor snack shack, under the direction of teacher Michael DiGiovanni, while Student Government Association members hosted a halftime field goal competition for charity.

Junior Mikella Rahim sang the Star-Spangled Banner and the band, led by Walter Avellaneda, offered musical interludes throughout the afternoon. The kickline and cheerleading squads performed at halftime as well, pepping up the crowd.

Seniors Giovanni Scimeca and Ella Alesia were crowned Homecoming king and queen, respectively. 
The school’s Athletic Hall of Fame induction saw the return of several alumni during a ceremony. The entire 2018 boys’ volleyball state champion team was included in this induction.

While the football team fell to Bethpage 34-7, game highlights include Jaden Celestin rushing for 60 yards and Niko Bachas with 13 tackles for Bellmore.