Homecoming is a traditional event that students, families, and administrators look forward to year-round. Our celebration this year included a much-anticipated football game against Fox Lane High School and a lively dance; it was a celebration that certainly did not disappoint. For members of the Freshman Class, these events helped to make John Jay home too. On Friday, September 30th, our varsity football team played a great game against Fox Lane High School, winning 41-14. It started by honoring the team’s senior players—who will graduate this June—with their families coming out onto the field to congratulate them on their high-school achievements. After this brief ceremony, all of our players swarmed onto the field, but not before bursting through a John Jay poster held by the cheerleaders. The energy never dwindled throughout the game: the countless fans in the stands were loud and energetic, and even the rain could not dampen their spirits. The stands were filled with pe...