Fort Zumwalt North to host annual "Homecoming"!

Fort Zumwalt North will host it's annual "Homecoming" football game this Friday (10/6) as the Panthers play host to rival Fort Zumwalt South. Prior to the game, the school with recognize members of the 1977 football team. The 1977 version of the Panther football team coached by FZN stadium namesake, Bob Fisher, went 10 - 2 on the season and became the first team from St. Charles County to advance to the state's "final four". The team's only losses that season were to the eventual state champion - Jefferson City. This season the Panthers currently sport a 7 - 0 record and with a win Friday night can wrap up their 4th straight conference title.

During the game on Friday, all FZ Senior High/FZN alumni will be recognized. Alumni are encouraged to sign in at the ticket boot as they arrive to the game. Chris Bridges from the Class of 2004 will serve as this year's honorary team captain. Bridges quarterbacked the 2003 Panthers to a 7 - 3 record.

Fort Zumwalt North High opened as Fort Zumwalt Senior High in the early 1960's. The school moved to it's current location in the fall of 1976. Prior to the start of the 1987 - 1988 school year, the Fort Zumwalt Board of Education officially changed the name of the school to Fort Zumwalt North, which coincided with the opening of the district's second high school Fort Zumwalt South. All graduates of Fort Zumwalt Senior High are recognized as North High alumni.

In addition to Friday night's football game, the school will host it's annual Homecoming parade on Saturday morning. The parade will consist of a variety of clubs, sports, and other organizations showcasing their North High spirit and pride. The parade will also include many groups from FZN's feeder middle and elementary schools, along with community organizations. The parade will begin at Westhoff Elementary school, located at 900 Homefield Boulevard, at 9:00 am. The parade will travel along Homefield Boulevard to St. Matthew Avenue to Tom Ginnever Avenue and ultimately ending at North High. There will be music from the FZN Panther Pride Band, cheers from the floats, and candy for all! Be sure to come out this Saturday morning to join the fun and support your Panthers!