UPDATE, Oct. 23: After judges evaluated the floats during half-time of the homecoming game, student leadership announced that the sophomores had won fourth place. The seniors came in first; the juniors, in second; and the freshmen, in third.
With one year of experience behind them, the sophomore class has come together to plan and assemble their Independence Day float for homecoming, Oct. 22.
After constructing their first float with the theme of Tomorrowland from Disneyland, the class of 2013 hopes to use their new skills for this year’s competition.
In accordance with the overall holiday theme, student leadership representative Kevin Thao predicts success with his classmates’ choice.
“My class picked Fourth of July because we thought it would be an easy and fun project to work with,” Thao said. “I think it will attract people’s attention with all the bright colors and designs we will use.”
Despite coming in last place previously, the sophomore class hopes to increase their chance of winning the float competition with patriotic figures such as Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty.
As they face the new challenge to pull off their second float with more enthusiasm and effort, the building location has switched to Katie Barisic’s home in order to keep their plans secret.
?People know that my house is secluded from the street, so I volunteered to have float-building at my house,? Barisic said. ?Even though it means having to deal with annoying people and messy clean-ups, I know it will be fun to spend time with friends.?
Although Barisic feels that the blame would fall on her if anything happens to the float, she also thinks the idea of watching the float come together will be fun and entertaining. While only a small group of people show up for building, Barisic says they are able to accomplish tasks with focus and dedication.
Despite not helping his class last year, Brandon Porter hopes to participate to his best ability during homecoming, he said.
“I decided to help build the float because I felt bad about not helping last year,” Porter said. “I want to do whatever I can to make it great. If we can keep it organized, I know it will be awesome. I think we will pull off the theme quite well.”
With the deadline approaching, Porter feels that his peers have remained on task.
?The people we have working on our float are being very productive,? Porter said. ?We are all doing our best to stay organized and get it done in the most efficient way possible.?
While some students commit to contributing to their class float on weekends, others do not find the time to assist their classmates. Ashley Scott says she is too busy to participate in float-building.
“I can’t help with our float because I’m super busy with volleyball and homework,” Scott said. “I don’t really feel bad because I think a lot of people are helping. Even though I didn’t go to this school last year, I think the sophomore class will be number one, because we’re awesome.”
The 26th annual homecoming event will take place on the North field at 5 p.m.
For more information on homecoming, read the Sept. 16 article, Homecoming week schedule, 2010. For more information on other class floats, read the Oct. 15 article, Freshmen construct first float.
