It’s Homecoming! Parade begins at 4:45 p.m. Friday; homecoming football game Saturday at 3 p.m.

In the high school halls, Wolverine pride is running deep as students gear up for two days of Homecoming events — beginning Friday, with the ever popular parade of floats, and ending Saturday, with a traditional Homecoming dance. King and queen will be crowned during the pep rally at Turnbull Gym Friday afternoon. Wolverine spirit spreads into the evening at a local church, Friday Harbor Presbyterian, where high school students will gather for a tasty bowl of chili, card games and more.

By Ann Templeton Monin • October 16, 2008 5:30 pm

In the high school halls, Wolverine pride is running deep as students gear up for two days of Homecoming events — beginning Friday, with the ever popular parade of floats, and ending Saturday, with a traditional Homecoming dance.

King and queen will be crowned during the pep rally at Turnbull Gym Friday afternoon. Wolverine spirit spreads into the evening at a local church, Friday Harbor Presbyterian, where high school students will gather for a tasty bowl of chili, card games and more.

Saturday afternoon sports include volleyball and, of course, the big Homecoming football game.

Schedule of Events
Friday
— 4:15 p.m.: Judging of floats at B parking lot
— 4:45 p.m.: Parade in downtown Friday Harbor.
— 5 p.m.: Pep Rally at Turnbull Gym. Coronation of Homecoming king and queen.

Saturday
— Noon: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Shoreline Christian High School.
— Noon: Boys Junior Varsity Football vs. Nooksack Valley High School.
— 1:30 p.m.: Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs. Shoreline Christian High School.
— 3 p.m.: Boys Varsity Football vs. Nooksack Valley High School.
— 9-11 p.m.: Homecoming dance.

A Friday evening filled with teen activities — including big-screen Xbox Halo tournament, Wii video and card games — is offered at the Presbyterian Church. The event is free and open to all high school students. Chili and brownies will be provided for a hungry Homecoming crowd.