Red Raider students had a chance to demonstrate their love for the ’70s during their homecoming celebration Friday night. Randi Oketani, the school’s homecoming queen, led the entire court and class representatives in a dance out on the football field
Red Raider students had a chance to demonstrate their love for the ’70s during their homecoming celebration Friday night.
Randi Oketani, the school’s homecoming queen, led the entire court and class representatives in a dance out on the football field as the Kaua‘i High School belted out music from that era.
Oketani’s brother Jake, an alumni of Kaua‘i High, escorted her.
Oketani’s court consisted of Ms. Raider Kristy Celebrado, escorted by her dad, Don Celebrado, who said his wish was to win several million-dollar lotteries so he could provide free rent to Kauaians.
Caitlin Towner wore the sash of Ms. Victory, escorted by Royce Overlock. Auika Muragin donned the crown of Ms. Spirit, escorted by Jordan Cox and Ms. Football was Ali Petro, escorted by brother Michael Petro.
Codie Yamaguchi served as senior class representative, with Jester Bautista serving as her escort. Mary Tausend, escorted by Kyle Mira, represented the junior class. Egan Kouchi escorted Tashana Valmoja, the sophomore class representative, and Janessa Grady had Christopher Flynn escort her as the freshman class representative.
Theme for the week-long festivities was “I Love the 70s,” and the Red Raiders had to make several adjustments to their program due to the installation of the rubberized track at Vidinha Stadium.
Gone are the convoy of convertibles that carried the queen and her court. Instead, the court and its escorts entered under a balloon arch on the Kapa‘a end of Vidinha Stadium and marched to their final position across the football field, each couple heralded by flag girls who used their banners as stage curtains for the introductions.
Additionally, under the leadership of Tasha Pigao and Stacy Terry, the school hosted its first drug-free, alcohol-free bonfire on campus Wednesday night.
With the addition of auxiliary lighting and the Lihu‘e fire station crews standing by, entry to the event was restricted to those carrying student identification.
Principal Linda Smith was pleased with the response to the event held on campus.
