A beautiful, clear blue sky was the perfect backdrop for Division Avenue High School’s annual homecoming parade and game on Saturday, Sept. 20. A Friday afternoon pep rally in the school’s gymnasium kicked off the celebration as students and staff demonstrated their spirit during the introduction of sports teams.
Prior to the game, clubs and members of each class paraded from Wisdom Lane Middle School, down Hempstead Tpke. and onto Division Ave. with homemade banners, and members of the homecoming court rode on the back of decorated convertibles. The high school marching band and cheerleaders led the way as families and Levittown residents gathered on the sides of local streets to show their support.
As an annual tradition, senior football players, band members, cheerleaders and kickline members were escorted to the field by a significant other to be honored for their service to the community. To kick off the game, Matt Brzezinski, Kara Burke, John Genzale and Dmitra Tzanis led the community in the singing of the national anthem.
The halftime show was packed with performances from the cheerleaders, the kickline team and the high school marching band. During a special presentation, the homecoming court was announced and Christina Reilly and Blerim Bardhi were crowned homecoming queen and king, while Alexandra Sorbello and Francis Alexander were crowned homecoming princess and prince.
The Dragons flexed their muscle and managed a shutout victory against Floral Park with a score of 9-0, with all of the points made by the team in the first half of the game.
