School Spirits and Traditions
What is Wildcat?
The two traditional titles awarded to top seniors during the coronation ceremony.
What are Homecoming King and Queen (or Royalty)?
The designated area in the bleachers where students stand, cheer, and wear theme gear.
What is the Student Section?
This classic line-dance song requires you to "slide to the left, slide to the right, and criss-cross."
What is "The Cha Cha Slide"?
The short, common abbreviation used for Homecoming.
What is HOCO?
This traditional Friday afternoon event gets the entire school hyped before the big game
What is Pep Rally?
This item is placed on the winners' heads during halftime or the dance coronation.
What is a crown (or tiara)?
The rival high school team we are playing in this year’s Homecoming game.
What is Urbana High School?
The R&B artist behind the classic party track "Yeah!" featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris.
Who is Usher?
The official theme title for this year’s Homecoming Dance.
What is "A Night at the Bayou?"
The classic floral arrangement worn on a wrist of pinned to a suit lapel.
What is a corsage (or boutonniere)?
A creative sign or proposal used to ask a date to the dance is commonly called this.
What is a HOCO Proposal?
The pre-game outdoor gathering in the parking lot featuring food, music, and games.
What is a Tailgate?
This viral dance track involved riding an invisible horse and holding a lasso.
What is "Gangnam Style"?
The location where this year's dance is being held.
What is the Gym?
This load halftime ensemble keeps the student section chanting throughout the game.
What is the Marching Band?
True or False: Only seniors are allowed to attend or participate in Homecoming activities.
What is False?
The purpose of the dark grease strips athletes wear under their eyes (Eye Black).
What is to block sun glare/look intimidating?
Complete the Miley Cyrus lyric: "It's a party in the U.S.A., put your hands up, they're playing my song, the..."
What is "...butterflies fly away"?
The adults assigned to stand near the gym doors and keep an eye on the dance floor all night.
Who are chaperones?
Name 3 official theme days featured during this week's Spirit Week
Class colors, waterboy character, Jersey, Swamp Day (camo gear), West Spiritwear
The piece of fabric worn across the chest by members elected to the Homecoming Court.
What is a sash?
How many total points a touchdown plus a successful extra-point kick is worth.
What is 7 points?
The hit line dance created by Silento that asks you to "Watch Me" do two specific dance moves.
What is "Whip / Nae Nae"?
Your favorite thing to say when having your picture taken.
What is "cheese" or whatever you'd like to say?