Homecoming

Central students show their Eagle pride

Posted Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:01 pm

Doug Medrano and Nikole Williams were Central’s king and queen.

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The Central High School marching band performs at halftime.

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Central's cheerleaders perform for the crowd.

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Kwesi Harrison makes a pass during last Saturday’s Homecoming game against Farmingdale at Firemen’s Field.

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Kevin Rosario walked onto the field with his mother and grandmother during the introduction of Central High School’s football players.

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Central High School students showed their spirit last Saturday during the Homecoming game against Farmingdale at Firemen’s Field. Spelling out “Central,” from left, are Vin Vecchione, Phil Leyesa, Omar Hack, Chris Perez, Terry Gagstetter, Ian Galvez and Doug Medrano.

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It was blue everywhere at Valley Stream Central High School’s Homecoming festival at Fireman’s Field last Saturday. Visitors first made their way to the concession stands to buy school gear. Then, the most daring Central Eagles fans had their faces painted in support of their team.

Students, including king and queen, Doug Medrano and Nikole Williams, strutted their stuff in a parade. Lead by the school mascot, members of each class displayed banners with a “Superheroes and Villians” theme. Seniors earned the first place spot for their banner, followed by the SCORE Club and Class of 2013.

The crowd’s energy and school spirit was well and alive during the main event, a football game between Central and Farmingdale High School. Several students lined up together, bearing a painted letter of the word, “Central” on their chests. Players entered the gridiron surrounded by spectators before succumbing to defeat. Farmingdale pulled off a 26-20 win against the Eagles, dropping Central to 1-5 on the season.