Community Unites for North Babylon’s Homecoming Celebrations

Pride, school spirit and community tradition were on full display as North Babylon School District celebrated its annual homecoming on Oct. 18. The day brought together students, families, alumni and community members for a full day of festivities, highlighted by a spirited parade, vibrant halftime performances and a Bulldog football victory. 
The celebration kicked off with the homecoming parade, which began at Phelps Lane Park and made its way to North Babylon High School. Marching along the route were the high school marching band and color guard, board of education members, teachers and administrators, youth and community organizations, class representatives carrying their homecoming posters, student-athletes and club representatives. 
The marching band led the parade with high-energy performances, while the cheerleaders and kickline team kept the crowd energized along the route. At the high school, excitement filled the air as the Bulldogs football team took the field against the Commack Cougars. After a competitive matchup, they came out on top by a score of 53-43. The Bulldogs pushed the score to 43-21 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cougars cut but never quite recovered from.
The halftime show featured outstanding performances from the marching band, varsity cheerleaders and kickline team, which showcased new routines prepared for the season. Later that evening, North Babylon High School students closed out the festivities with their annual homecoming dance.