Torn-Up Main Street Means No Homecoming Parade; Kids Bounce Back

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — An ongoing $11 million renovation and reconstruction project on Main Street in Westhampton Beach has left the area torn up — and Westhampton Beach High School's annual homecoming parade canceled.

But school spirit was still in full swing: Instead of a parade, the school’s student government hosted a successful battle of the classes that raised money for its annual holiday Adopt-A-Family program, the district said.

“It was such a success that we hope to keep it going in the future,” said student council co-adviser Dariah Luciano.

Held on Oct. 21, the battle featured several events for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, including a field goal competition, a tic-tac-toe relay, cornhole, musical chairs, a three-legged race, a 4 x 200 relay, tug or war and other field day-type events. Students paid $20 each for a shirt and to participate.

In total, $350 was raised for Adopt-A-Family. Participants also brought nonperishable goods that were donated to the Ronald McDonald House, the district said.