Spirits remained high throughout the Evanston Township High School Homecoming game on Friday despite the 49-29 loss to Prospect at Lazier Field. Students, parents, alumni and supporters packed the stands to celebrate.
Game night was chock-full of special highlights and meaning. This school year, ETHS is celebrating 100 years at its current location at Church Street and Dodge Avenue. Senior Director of Institutional Advancement David Futransky (ETHS class of 1969) was joined by his grandchildren and nephew for the opening coin toss. Futransky will retire in June after a decades-long career working at the high school.
At halftime students showcased their talents in performances that energized the players and fans. The marching band field show provided music pageantry. The Color Guard brought the music to life by skillfully and gracefully incorporating flags and dance. Cheerleaders and Pomkits got the crowd pumped up with performances that kept fans on their feet. The show carried on the age-old tradition of coming together for a joyful experience that builds excitement and fosters school spirit.
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From left, Mila Leja-Liebman, Lucas Leja-Liebman, Ishai Dawar and Elijah Dawar join Willie the Wildkit before making the game coin toss with their grandfather, ETHS Senior Director of Institutional Advancement David Futransky. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Willie welcomes young fans to the Homecoming game. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
From left, Marino Fresch, Angie Fresch, Willie, Debbie Sellers and Brad Sellers. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The cheerleaders enter the stadium ahead of the varsity game at 7 p.m. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
ETHS Senior Director of Institutional Advancement David Futransky, who will retire in June, waves to the crowd. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Fans fill the bleachers at Lazier Field for Homecoming. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The cheerleaders take center stage at halftime. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Students and fans cheer as Caitlyn Flowers (third from left) is named Homecoming Royalty. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Superintendent Marcus Campbell prepares to crown Sianna Waters. ![]()
Principal Taya Kinzie and Superintendent Campbell crown the 2024 Homecoming Royalty. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The Color Guard brings the marching band’s music to life. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The marching band provides music pageantry. ![]()
The marching band and Color Guard engage the crowd. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The marching band takes its place on the field for the halftime show. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The Pomkits perform at the halftime show. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The Pomkits wow the crowd at the halftime. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Cheerleaders rev up the crowd. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Friends gather in the student section. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
ETHS students cheer on the Wildkits. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
ETHS quarterback Colin Livatino passed for 195 yards and three touchdowns on Friday. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
The Color Guard joins the drum line to energize players and fans. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
From left, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Pete Bavis, Associate Principal for Educational Services Keith Robinson, Principal Taya Kinzie and Superintendent Campbell. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Members of the 2024 Homecoming Court, from left, Coco Herro, Caitlyn Flowers, Jude Chadwick, Max Kuhn, Shar-Danae Tinch Gordon, Sianna Waters and Ike Wharton. Not pictured: Jaymes Kummerer. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Homecoming Royal Sianna Waters surrounded by her fellow Pomkits. Credit: Heidi Randhava ![]()
Homecoming Royal Caitlyn Flowers (second from left) joins friends after halftime. Credit: Heidi Randhava
Another much anticipated halftime highlight was the crowning of Homecoming Royalty. ETHS seniors Caitlyn Flowers and Sianna Waters were crowned by Assistant Superintendent/Principal Taya Kinzie and Superintendent Marcus Campbell. The Homecoming Court also included Coco Herro, Jude Chadwick, Shar-Danae Tinch Gordon, Maxwell Kuhn, Ike Wharton and Jaymes Kummerer.
As former Superintendent Eric Witherspoon would say, “It was a great day to be a Wildkit.”
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