The annual Community Pep Rally and Bonfire that are part of Homecoming festivities at Saucon Valley High School went off without a hitch Thursday, unlike last year, when wet weather forced the bonfire’s repeated postponement til the end of the school year.
This year’s bonfire blazed brightly as did the excitement at the pep rally in the gym, where Homecoming Court member Thomas Spirk was named this year’s king.
Spirk will meet his Queen at tonight’s football game, when the Panthers (4-1 in the Colonial League) will take on the Bangor Area Slaters (also 4-1 in the league) at 7 p.m. at Montford E. Illick Stadium on the Saucon Valley School District campus.
For the complete list of this year’s Homecoming Court members, click here.
Also recognized during the pep rally were senior members of Saucon’s fall sports.
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Senior Thomas Spirk appears surprised as he’s crowned 2019 Saucon Valley Homecoming King by last year’s king, Calver Gallard.
Cheerleader Kylie Beller
Senior cheerleaders Jadyn DeBard and Dana Fischer
George Kramer, father of senior cheerleader Fiona Kramer
Noelle Kramer, mother of senior cheerleader Fiona Kramer
Nick Warnke and his mother, Gwyn Dee Johnson-Warnke
Braydyn “El Toro” Lugardo, escorted by his mom
Anthony Kittelstad, escorted by his mother, Jane
Evan Deily, escorted by his parents
Senior cheerleader Brynne Szabo, escorted by her parents, Sharon and Scott
Senior cheerleader and team captain Melissa Link, with her parents
Senior cheerleader Fiona Kramer, escorted by her parents Noelle and George
Senior cheerleader Olivia Kacerik, escorted by her parents
Senior cheerleader Dana Fischer, escorted by her parents
Senior cheerleader Jadyn DeBard, escorted by her parents
Senior cheerleader Kylie Beller, escorted by her parents
Senior cheerleader Madison Apple, escorted by her parents
2019 Saucon Valley Homecoming King Thomas Spirk savors the moment.
Thomas Spirk and other members of the court react to the news that he is this year’s Homecoming King.
2018 Homecoming King and 2019 Saucon Valley graduate Calver Gallard returned to his alma mater to crown a new king Thursday.
Members of this years Homecoming Court stand together for photos during the pep rally.
Homecoming King Thomas Spirk with his escort, Talitha Diggs. The 2019 Saucon Valley Homecoming Queen will be crowned during Fridays football game.
Homecoming Court members Monem Rizvi and Anna Inglis
Homecoming Court members Thulani Mukambe and Alex Guerrieri
Homecoming Court members Zach Mikuta and Camryn Zavacky
Homecoming Court members Garrett Laub and Caroline Gilbert
Homecoming Court members Brandon Binn and Kiera Sager
Homecoming Court members Zach Appel and Abigail Altemose
Senior Anna Inglis, escorted by her parents
Senior Abigail Altemose, escorted by her parents Jennifer and Mark
Senior band member Justin Edinger, escorted by his mother
Senior band member Brielle Sklodowski, escorted by her parents
Homecoming Court member Kiera Sager, escorted by her parents
Homecoming Court member Alexa Guerrieri, escorted by her parents
Homecoming Court member Caroline Gilbert
Homecoming Court member and soccer player Monem Rizvi, escorted by his mother
Senior soccer player and Homecoming Court member Zach Mikuta, escorted by his parents
Senior soccer player and Homecoming Court member Garrett Laub, escorted by his parents
Senior soccer player and Homecoming Court member Zach Appel, escorted by his parents
Senior volleyball player Erica Harvey, escorted by her mom, Kara
Senior field hockey player Camryn Zavacky, escorted by her parents
Saucon Valley head football coach Brad Trembler
Friends and fellow football moms Lisa DiRusso and Bettina Mahaffey smile for our camera.
The Saucon Valley High School Band prepares to get the pep rally crowd enthused.
Friends Caroline Gilbert and Camryn Zavacky
The annual Homecoming bonfire next to the football stadium was attended to by local volunteer firefighters.
