Wantagh Shutout Victory Caps Day of Homecoming Celebration

The Wantagh school community celebrated homecoming on Sept. 27 by waving banners and making music in the streets. The parade was led by grand marshal Kathleen Cahill, the district’s director of science and technology, and members of the Board of Education and administration.

The parade began on Bunker Ave. and marchers showed their Warriors spirit with smiles elicited by bear, bee and dolphin mascots from the district’s three elementary schools. Floats from each high school grade class were on prominent display, with the winner being the sophomores and their creation themed after “The Price Is Right.”

As the parade headed north on Wantagh Ave., each group had a chance to shine, including the Wantagh 6-12 Association, Wantagh Sports Booster Club, Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners’ Association, Wantagh High School alumni and local Girl Scout troops and cheerleading clubs.

The excited crowd reconvened at the football field, and the varsity team took the field against the Long Beach Marines, both looking for their second win of the year.

The halftime show included bravura performances by the band, kickline and cheerleading squad, followed by the announcement of this year’s homecoming king and queen, Luca DiMatteo and Nikki Sliwak.

As soon as the game resumed, Sliwak’s twin brother, Kyle, scored on a 15-yard run, the second of four impressive Wantagh touch downs of the day. When the last play was complete, the Warriors had shut out Long Beach, 27-0, serving as the perfect cap to a day of pride and community celebration.

1: Wantagh homecoming king and queen, Luca DiMatteo and Nikki Sliwak, were announced during halftime.

2: Wantagh’s cheerleaders provided high-flying entertainment during halftime at the homecoming football game.

3: The Wantagh High School Marching Band performed at the Sept. 27 homecoming parade.

4: Wantagh varsity football player Kyle Sliwak (No. 34) scored on a 15-yard run to put the Warriors up 13-0 in their homecoming game.

5Shutout Victory Caps Day of Celebration

: Community groups and mascots marched at Wantagh’s homecoming parade on Sept. 27.

6: Wantagh’s homecoming parade was led by members of the Board of Education and administration.

7: Wantagh High School sophomores won the homecoming float competition with their creation themed after “The Price Is Right.”

Photos by Wantagh School District