MACS Homecoming activities next week
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Homecoming will be celebrated next week at Mount Ayr Community Schools. The MACHS student body nominated the following individuals (above) as homecoming queen candidates (front row, L-R): Aubree Clark, daughter of Andy and Danica Clark; Olivia Huntington, daughter of Bill and Diana Huntington; Jaxy Knight, daughter of Megan and Earl Griffith and Jacobs and Ashley Knight; Alana Doolittle, daughter of Mitch and Lacy Doolittle; Anna Greenland, daughter of Gary and the late Brenda Greenland and special family members Levi and Macy Jarred. Homecoming king candidates include (back row L-R): Brock Shaha, son of Travis and Judi Shaha; Tyler Martin, son of Shane and Kim Bishop; Kash Wasteney, son of Brent and Karrie Wasteney; Jaize Frost, son of Josh Heidtman and Jolene Frost; Adan Trujillo, son of Chava and Mabel Trujillo.
Homecoming is quickly approaching for past and present students of Mount Ayr Community Schools. A variety of activities are planned for a week-long celebration beginning this weekend, and continuing into the next.
The theme, “A Blast in the Raider Past,” will be central to all planned activities.
MACS Homecoming
Homecoming at Mount Ayr Community Schools will begin with a slight change in activities.
A semi-formal dance is kicking off homecoming activities on Saturday, September 21 from 8-11 p.m.
The winter formal will not be held this year, as a fall homecoming dance was preferred.
Student council members proposed the change of date, and a student vote resulted in holding the dance on Saturday prior to the football game, rather than the same night as the game.
High school students will begin the week with Millennial Monday, September 23, while elementary students will be staying comfortable in their favorite pajamas.
The following day, high school students will be twinning on Tuesday, dressing as their favorite movie, television or musical group growing up. Elementary students will be supporting their favorite sports team.
Mid-week, high school students will let their inner child out with a school pajama party, while elementary students will have fun dressing wacky on Wednesday.
Throwback Thursday encourages high school students to revive their favorite elementary look while dressing in team colors. Crazy hair will be on display at the elementary building, or students can wear their favorite hat.
The band/music booster club will be serving supper at 5:30 p.m., and a football jersey auction will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the football field Thursday, September 26.
The homecoming court was announced last week, and coronation of the queen and king will occur after the football jersey auction, along with class contests.
King candidates include Jaize Frost, Tyler Martin, Brock Shaha, Adan Trujillo, and Kash Wasteny.
Those contending for homecoming queen include Aubree Clark, Alana Doolittle, Anna Greenland, Olivia Huntington and Jaxy Knight.
Sophia O’Neil (right) was named princess this year, and will be escorted by prince Maverick Bishop.
Sophia O’Neil was named princess this year, and will be escorted by prince Maverick Bishop.
Flashback Friday, otherwise known as spirit day, keeps the tradition of dressing in Raider gear alive.
The homecoming parade will be held at 1:30 on Friday, September 27 with lineup starting at 1 p.m. on the west side of the high school. Businesses and other community entities are encouraged to join the “A Blast in the Raider Past” parade.
To enter or inquire about the parade, contact student council sponsor Tess Rinehart by email at tess.rinehart@mtayrschools.org or call (641)-464-0512.
The parade will lead up to a community pep rally on the football field at 2:15 p.m.
Before the game begins, ribeye sandwiches will be grilled down by Raider stadium.
The Mount Ayr Raider football team will kickoff their home game against the North Mahaska Warhawks at 7 p.m. Recognitions will occur during half time.
2024 Homecoming Parade Route
MACS Hall of Fame Banquet
A banquet is being held on Saturday, September 28 to welcome four new members into the Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame. Awards will be presented to Curt Braby, Tami Trullinger Fahnlander, Barry Monaghan and Faye Stull at the annual Hall of Fame banquet.
Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. in the high school commons with a catered banquet dinner served at 6 p.m.
The induction ceremony will get underway following dinner.
MACHS English/drama instructor Shaun Kniep will serve as mistress of ceremonies.
Each inductee or their family members will speak during the evening.
Tickets for this year’s Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony are $35 each or $240 for a table of eight. See the ad for more details.
ROA Raider Fall Festival
Saturday, September 28, Ringgold Outdoor Alliance is hosting a Raider Fall Festival on the square in Mount Ayr.
Registration for a 5-K run/walk in memory of Trent Stewart will begin at 3 p.m. The event will officially start at 4 p.m.
A cup cake contest will also be held, with registration requested at 3:30 p.m., judging taking place at 4 p.m. and winners announced at 5 p.m.
The Mount Ayr Embers are serving a free-will-donation meal beginning at 4:30 p.m.
A bags tournament for both adults and children is also planned for the evening. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and tournament play will start at 6:30 p.m.
Bingo will be called from 6:30-8 p.m. at the courthouse shelter house. Taylor Carriage Rides will be offered throughout the evening, while Garrett and the Relics play live music from 7-10 p.m.
