1920's Midnight
Maquerade
Song: "Classic"
MKTO
HOMECOMING 2014
Tinley Park High School
Student Council
Dear Staff:
Our Homecoming this year, as in years past, represents a combined effort
between students and staff. Their commitment to making the Homecoming
activities a success is echoed year after year as previous classes reminisce about
their Homecoming experiences.
To make our 2014 Homecoming an unforgettable week filled with
memorable activities, we are publishing this booklet to help everyone identify
with all the festivities surrounding Homecoming Week.
You will notice this year that the freshmen through senior classes are
again decorating the hallways. The Student Council members are dedicated to
making sure that uncaring students do not destroy the efforts of each class in
any way.
Each year we ask for the support of the staff as we promote Spirit Week
activities. This year, we will be asking the staff to vote for the winners of the
Spirit Week competitions on Monday through Friday online on the Student
Council website.
Thank you once again for all the support you give all the Council
members as we begin our kickoff to our year’s activities with Homecoming
2014.
Your 2014-15 Student Council
Overview
Homecoming 2014
The theme for Tinley’s 2014 Homecoming Spirit Week is “1920's Midnight Masquerade.” Our
opponent is St. Ignatius. The theme should be carried out throughout the hall decs and
Homecoming Carnival. The dance song is “Classic” by MKTO. Student Council selected colors
of black, scarlet red, and gold for the dance decorations.
The activities surrounding the Homecoming events and for Spirit Week are listed
below. Announcements will be made as reminders on the day preceding the activities.
Homecoming Court Elections
The election for King, Queen, Prince, and Princess will happen by online nominations Monday
August 25- Friday Aug29. The Students will choose one young man and one young woman
from the ten candidates to serve as King and Queen, and Prince and Princess of Homecoming.
King and Queen Candidates must be seniors. There will be one Prince and one Princess nominee
for each underclass grade level.
Spirit Week
Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day- No school
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Dress Like A Teacher Day
Dance tickets on sale in the cafeteria during lunch hours, $18 per person
Guest forms for Non TPHS guests are available from the dean’s office
Hall Decs from 3:00-5:30PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
"On Wednesday's We Wear Pink"
Dance tickets on sale in the cafeteria during lunch hours
Guest forms for Non TPHS guests are due in the dean’s office
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Tie- Dye Day
Dance tickets on sale in the cafeteria during lunch hours
Seniors vote for King and Queen during third hour classes
Friday, September 5, 2015
School Spirit Day
Dance tickets on sale in the cafeteria during lunch hours
Grand March 2:00 PM
Court Presentation and Spirit Assembly, 2:15 PM- 2:55 PM in main gym
Homecoming Carnival–3:30-5:00 pm
Homecoming Game- Sophomores at 5:30 PM; Varsity at 7:00 PM
Awarding of Spirit Stick at half-time of the varsity game
Announcement of Homecoming Prince, Princess, King and Queen at half-time of the
varsity game
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Homecoming Dance - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in West Gym
Tickets may be purchased at the door - $20 a person
Proper ID required. Only TPHS students may purchase at the door. Entry to the dance
and
door sales stop at 8:30 pm
Spirit Days
Please remember that all student dress code requirements are still in effect during Spirit Days.
Staff will vote in the main office for the students with the most creative outfit. The winner will
receive a prize at the Spirit Assembly.
Spirit Assembly Schedule
TINLEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
TO:
ALL STAFF MEMBERS
FROM:
Ms. Wendy Bumphis
RE:
HOMECOMING SPIRIT ASSEMBLY - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20st , 2013
2
PERIOD
TIME SCHEDULE
8:00 - 8:55 a.m.
3
9:00 - 9:55 a.m.
4
10:00 - 10:55 a.m.
5
11:00 - 11:55 a.m.
6
12:00 - 12:55 p.m.
7
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
8
1:35 - 2:05 p.m.
ASSEMBLY
2:15 - 2:55 p.m.
Students with early dismissals may leave the building after 7th period. If they choose to stay
for the Homecoming Assembly, they are to report directly to the West Gym.
All students enrolled in an 8th period class must report to class and are expected to attend the
assembly. The band plans to begin the Grand March near Room 226 at 2:05 p.m. It will
continue on the 2nd floor, past Room 201 then descend the stairs by the IMC. The parade will
then proceed around the 1st floor, past the Main Office, along the West Wing, turning by Room
116, continuing past the Cafeteria, and finally entering the West Gym. Members of our P.P.S.
team will assist with the 1:30 p.m. dismissal by monitoring entrances. Teachers are asked to
take attendance 8th period, and escort their students to the Gym and remain for supervision
at the assembly.
Students are asked to sit with their respective graduation classes.
To make this work, each of you is asked to follow these guidelines and to share this
information with your 8th period class.
Spirit Assembly
Friday’s Spirit Assembly will begin with dismissal at the end of a shortened 8th period. Once
again, our band will march through the building to lead all the classes to the main gym for the
assembly. Please inform your students that once they reach the gym, they should sit with
their graduation class. Teachers are asked to sit in the bleachers for supervision purposes.
The Spirit Assembly will be kicked off with the presentation of the King, Queen, Prince, and
Princess candidates and their families. Then the competitions will begin. The Homecoming
Spirit Assembly has traditionally served as an opportunity for the classes to compete in a variety
of “silly” games. These games are designed to give each class an equal opportunity to
win. Points are awarded for 1st through 4th place. The Homecoming Spirit Assembly is
for MALE and FEMALE PARTICIPANTS this year.
The winners of the games receive points, which when added to the points earned during the
week, give each class a great chance at winning the Spirit Plaque. The Spirit Plaque is given
to the class showing the most school spirit based on the effort they put forth during Spirit
Week. Spirit Points are awarded for the following activities
* Hall Decs
* Spirit Assembly winners
Each class sponsor and the students supporting their class work extremely hard not only during
Spirit Week, but also, for many days beforehand to assemble hall decs and to prepare for the
Spirit Assembly. Each year Student Council applauds them for their efforts and dedication. This
year’s class sponsors are:
* Senior Class
* Junior Class
* Sophomore Class
* Freshmen Class
Tammie Schultz
Dori Neven
Cheri Walsh
Angela Pudzimis
Election of Homecoming King and
Queen, Prince and Princess
The election for Homecoming King and Queen, Prince and Princess will be available at any
time!(online) Students can vote from any computer, even at home. They need to log in to the TP
website with their user name & password. Students can only vote once. The students will have
the opportunity to choose one young man and one young lady from the candidates to serve as
King and Queen, Prince and Princess of Homecoming during their third hour class. The King
and Queen, Prince and Princess will be announced during half-time of the varsity football game
on Friday, September 5th, 2014.
Homecoming Carnival
This year, instead of the parade, Student Council, with the help of class sponsors, will be having a
Homecoming Carnival. The carnival will be from 3:30- 5pm. Each grade level is having students volunteer
to help run the carnival smoothly. There will be everything from food to games. Students can either pay
$2 to enter or if they wear their class shirt then they get in free. Promptly at 5:00 PM, the Junior Varsity
will take on the Wolf Pack.
Homecoming Game
Tinley Park High School’s opponent for 2014 Homecoming will be St. Ignatius High School. On
Friday, September 5th, at 5:00 PM, the sophomores will defeat the Wolf Pack as a prelude to the
varsity contest. At 7:00 PM, our Titan Varsity Football Team will begin its victory over the
varsity Wolf Pack.
At half-time of the varsity game, the band, cheerleaders and poms squad will
perform. Following their performances, the members of the Homecoming Court along with their
parents will be introduced and presented on the field. The announcement of the King and Queen,
Prince and Princess will take place immediately after the presentation of the Court.
Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 from 7:00 to 10:00
PM. This year’s theme for the Homecoming Dance is “1920's Midnight Masquerade”. The
theme song is ”Classic” by MKTO. The King and Queen, Prince and Princess will be presented
at 9:15 PM. Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 2nd, through Friday, September 5th,
during all lunch hours. Tickets are $18 per person if purchased by Friday. Tickets will be $20 a
person if purchased at the door. Door sales and entry to the dance stop at 8:30 pm. ALL TPHS
STUDENTS MUST PRESENT TPHS ID TO ENTER THE DANCE.
Tinley Park High School has a building and campus curfew for dances. The doors to the
building are shut at 10 pm and students are to be off campus by 10:15 pm. To meet this curfew,
all rides need to be at the dance promptly at 10 pm.
Non TPHS Guest Policy
TPHS students who would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance must fill out a guest
form in the Deans' office before their guest can attend the dance. The form must be signed by
the sponsoring student, the student’s parent, the guest, and an administrator from the guest’s
school. If the guest does not attend school, employer information must be filled out. A copy of
the guest’s driver’s license must also be turned in with the form. There will be no door ticket
sales for non TPHS students.
Dance Attire
Students are reminded that dances are school-sponsored activities. Dances are a formal event
and attire is expected to be in good taste. Any student who arrives at a dance wearing attire that
is considered inappropriate will not be allowed to participate. Our students are asked to share
this information with their date if he/he is not a TPHS student. Please note the following:
Dress length no shorter than mid thigh
No excessive cleavage
No bare midriff or open sides
No open backs below the waist
No transparent/see-through attire
No jeans
No jerseys or t-shirts
No gym shoes
No hats
No warm up suits
If there are any questions about the appropriateness of a dress, please see Mrs. Waiter.
Thank you everyone!