It’s Homecoming Time: Pine-Richland Set to Kick Off Festivities

Pine-Richland students and alumni will get a blast from the past when the district celebrates homecoming Friday, Oct 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5.

This year’s theme is “PR Travels Through the Decades.”

To get ready for this year's event, the district held Homecoming Spirit Week Sept. 30 through Oct. 4. During that week, students donned garb from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Here’s a look at this weekend’s activities.

The Parade

At 6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, PR alumni are invited to walk in the homecoming procession alongside the floats. Those participating should report behind the high school at 5:30 p.m. 

The parade will include alumni, students, JR Air Force ROTC cadets, youth football team players and youth cheerleaders. 

There also will be 245 high school marching band and auxiliary members, the PR Homecoming Court and Miss Pennsylvania, National American Miss, Jr. and Preteen Olivia Scullion and Miss Pennsylvania, National American Miss and Preteen Sydney Rowland.

The procession will make its way toward the stadium, where visitors will be able to enjoy food and spirit-wear booths. 

The Game and The Dance

The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. as the Rams take on Central Catholic.  The PR homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime.

The traditional homecoming dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the high school.