The Indian Lake High School Homecoming Court will represent their school this week during the Community Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally in downtown Russells Point Thursday, Sept. 26, and at the Indian Lake Homecoming Game on Friday night, Sept. 27.
This year’s king and queen are seniors Bryce Burton and Halle Roby. Senior attendants are Quest Clay and Haylee McCafferty. Junior attendants are Joe Cummins and Lili Mackesy. Sophomore attendants are Tyler Tidwell and Quinn Imm. Freshman attendants are Aaron Rapp and Bre Wisener.
Russells Point Police and Indian Lake Schools invite families, neighbors and all Indian Lake Laker fans and alumni to line Main Street for the 16th annual Homecoming Parade.
This spirit-filled tradition will take place in downtown Russells Point beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade will feature dozens of floats showcasing Indian Lake student athletes, band members, local law enforcement, student organizations, staff and the 2024 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 “Laker Strong-Power Over the Falcons!” and all class floats will feature a superhero theme.
After the parade, Gathering Grounds will host 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 Graham.
Cheerleaders and student council officers will introduce the coaches, the fall sports teams and the Homecoming Court.
Prior to the parade, officers of the Russells Point Police Department will close the west end of Main Street at 5 p.m. 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 T.R. 239 or Paradise Island across from Indian Head Roadhouse.
The Homecoming Game begins at 7 p.m. in Laker Stadium. The parade of cars and presentation of the king, queen and their court will begin at 6:20 p.m. prior to kickoff.
The 2024 Homecoming Dance is set for Saturday, Sept. 28, in Laker Stadium under the bleachers from 8 to 10 p.m.