Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Akira is Crowned Homecoming King!!!!

The eight seniors who make up the Homecoming Court were introduced early this week and then came the announcement and the crowns:  Clara DeRemee is Queen and ...
Akira Inomata is Homecoming King!!!!




For our friends in Japan, one week of the fall school semester is designated as "homecoming" and traditionally is a chance for alumni to return to their school for a visit.  A senior boy and girl are selected by their schoolmates to reign over the festivities as the king and queen, with appearances on a parade float, at halftime of the big football game, and during the homecoming dance.

During the week there are a variety of events designed to boost school spirit, from class competitions to dress-up days to a pep rally.  Click on the photo of Akira riding in the parade for an album of Homecoming photos showing some of these activities.

Akira, as number 77, is ready to play this week and was on the field as the Timberwolves' kicker for the homecoming game September 27.  Click HERE for the Ely Echo coverage of the game, including the news that Akira split the uprights to add a point to the 54-14 score, as the Timberwolves won big.

On Wednesday, September 25, he came to the Rotary meeting to exchange banners from his home club with Ely Rotary President Diane Loughery and then posed with his host "mom" Sarah Guy-Levar for a special portrait while wearing his homecoming crown.