The Indian Lake High School Homecoming Court will proudly represent their school during the Community Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally in downtown Russells Point Thursday, Oct. 2, and at the Indian Lake Homecoming Game Friday night, Oct. 3.
Pictured are, from the left, seated: freshman attendant Ayla Brentlinger, senior attendant Evie Wagner, Queen Riley Ross, junior attendant Cami Bailey and sophomore attendant Alivia Kinney; and standing; freshman attendant Nixon Lillard, senior attendant Avery Pequignot, King Ke’Shawn Blackwell, junior attendant Gary Hutton and sophomore attendant Braden Tussing.
Russells Point Police and Indian Lake Schools invite families, neighbors and all Indian Lake Laker fans and alumni to line Main Street for the 2025 Homecoming Parade Thursday for the 17th annual event. This spirit-filled tradition will take place in downtown Russells Point beginning at 6:30 p.m., featuring dozens of floats showcasing Indian Lake student athletes, band members, local law enforcement, student organizations, staff and the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen and their court. Groups will hand out candy and other small prizes.
All Indian Lake area businesses are encouraged to decorate their exteriors. The ILHS student council and ILHS football cheerleaders will present an award for the Business with the Best Spirit.
This year’s Homecoming slogan is “Sink the Braves” and all class floats will feature a boating theme.
After the parade, Gathering Grounds hosts a Pep Rally in the gravel parking lot next to the coffee shop to get the students, players, parents and fans excited about the game against Springfield Shawnee on Friday. Cheerleaders and Student Council officers will introduce the coaches, the fall sports teams and the homecoming court. There will be games, prizes and the Indian Lake Athletic Boosters will sponsor a Dunk Tank.
Prior to the parade, Russells Point Police will close the west end of Main Street at 5 pm. Floats should approach the parade route from Township Road 239 at Midway. Students who are participating in the parade may be dropped off at the bike path pull-off at Township Road 239 or Paradise Island across from Indian Head Roadhouse.
The homecoming game is Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in Laker Stadium. The parade of cars and presentation of the king, queen and their court begins at 6:20 p.m. prior to kickoff.
The 2025 Homecoming Dance is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Indian Lake Elementary School gymnasium.
