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Colts, Cougars dominate the gridiron at Homecoming

Posted Wednesday, October 27, 2010 2:03 pm

The Kennedy High School band marched proudly in Saturday's Homecoming parade.

Courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Kennedy cheerleaders were all smiles with the Cougars' mascot on Saturday.

Courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central School District

Members of the Bellmore Fire Department help keep Kennedy's bonfire under control.

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Kennedy prepared for Homecoming with a big bonfire on Friday night.

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The Kennedy seniors’ float took on a sweet theme, the world of Willy Wonka and his candy.

Courtesy Patrice Brocco

Students filled the bleachers at Calhoun High School to cheer on the Colts at Homecoming.

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Riding in style at the Kennedy Homecoming parade.

Courtesy Patrice Brocco

Junior wide receiver Angelo Di Matteo reached high for the football to bring Calhoun a victory.

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The Kennedy cheerleaders lined up at the start of the parade.

Courtesy Patrice Brocco

Colts cheerleaders leapt into action at Homecoming on Saturday.

Christina Daly/Herald

Meg Talty got tossed in the air by her fellow cheerleaders during the halftime performance at Calhoun High School’s Homecoming game last Saturday.

Christina Daly/Herald

Deirdre Krasula

The crisp fall weather was perfect for a weekend of parades and football this past Saturday as Kennedy and Calhoun high schools showed school spirit at their respective Homecomings.

Green filled the streets around Kennedy as students and fans lined Bellmore Avenue for the school's annual Homecoming parade. The procession of students, parents, administrators and firefighters stepped off at the Bellmore train station on Sunrise Highway and made its way south to the Kennedy football field.

There, Catarina Deturris and Patrick Grillo were named Homecoming king and queen. Then the game got under way, with the Cougars dominating Great Neck South in a 35-7 victory.

The streets of Merrick turned shades of blue and white on Saturday as Calhoun’s Homecoming got under way. The cheerleading squad, kickline team and band led the parade from the Merrick train station to a waiting crowd of fans at Calhoun. The groups also put on a show during halftime.

The Calhoun Colts football team defeated New Hyde Park 33-18.

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