Following ‘Merica Monday, today’s event was Tacky Tourist Tuesday. Students came out with fanny packs, sunscreen, Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and sandals with socks. All of this to show school spirit and earn points for the homecoming competition.

Kathryn Damschen, ’15 wasn’t going to miss this week and neglect the chance to have fun and be goofy with friends.

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“I just wanted to make the most out of my last year here at FC,” Damschen said. “It was exciting to see everyone dressed up in their attire and be goofy. I got my shirt from my dads closet and my fanny pack is from the 70’s and I’m wearing socks with sandals, today is an awesome day. I don’t want to look back and think I was one of those people who didn’t dress up and miss out on my high school years.”

Newly attending Sophomore Josh Olsen remained one of the few to not dress up but still tried his best to participate in today’s event.

“I didn’t have any tacky tourist clothes,” Olsen said. “Yet I improvised and tucked my pants into my socks hoping to earn points for my class. While I didn’t dress up today, their is no way i’m missing wake up Wednesday and I will probably participate in spirit Friday. Even though I am new here, it is still a good idea to show support for your school and become involved in most of the events here at FC.”

Freshmen Celeste Counts was excited for dress up day and the opportunity to portray her personality for all to see.

“It was nice to be able to portray my personality through this event,” Counts said. “I found a shirt from Indonesia in my closet, and just searched throughout my house to find he rest of my accessories. Its fun seeing everyone dress up and show parts of their personality, whether it is the shy tourist or extrovert tourist, all these forms bring us as a class and school together. While today was a blast, twin day will be outstanding, my best friend and I will be dressing up alike, this will definitely be a day which I will remember in the years of high school to come.”

Tyler Breedlove, ’16, was excited for this week and the moments in which the whole school got involved with the activities provided by Leadership.

“Homecoming week is probably my favorite week,” Breedlove said. “Its the one week where everyone has spirit for their school and shows it off with enthusiasm. I decided to rock a Hawaiian button up and some Bahama shorts. While today was fun, I am especially looking forward to wake up Wednesday, probably along with everyone else the comfortable school day will make tomorrow a day to keep me rested.”

This day’s event ended with the Juniors dressing out more than the rest of the classes. Despite the win, the Juniors are currently tied with the Seniors while the Sophomores are in third and the Freshmen are relaxing in last pace.

Tomorrow is ‘Waking up Wednesday’, which is predicted to have a large turnout. Make sure to wear comfortable pajama’s in support of FC homecoming. Also, bring your school spirit for the Queen Pageant.

This writer can be reached via Twitter: @J0sh_Carter.