The celebration began last Saturday with the Homecoming dance hosted by the choir. Led by Tim Williams, the choir students and booster group created a fun, welcoming night that set the tone for the week ahead.
By Monday night, the stadium was buzzing with energy as the foundations of each class float began taking shape. Parents, especially the dads, worked together to bring to life the visions their students and class advisors had been planning for weeks. Moms served dinner and stepped in wherever they were needed. One mom working on the junior float was seen with a nail gun in one hand and a saw in the other, impressive and, honestly, a little intimidating.
Students from every class gathered to learn the class dance, cheering one another on. One freshman boy was overheard saying to no one in particular, “This is so much fun.” A junior, eager to contribute, asked advisor Jennifer Ayres how he could help, saying, “I just want to be a part of something.” By the end of the night, he was right there with the group learning the dance.
A senior described the experience best: “I love how there’s something out here for every type of student to contribute to, art, dancing, building.”
Even alumni couldn’t resist joining in. A member of the Class of 2017 returned to help her younger brother, sharing photos with her friends and reminiscing about her own Homecoming memories.
Homecoming at Liberty represents more than floats or competition. It embodies teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself. Teachers, advisors, parents, and students work side by side to make it all possible, building lessons and memories that last far beyond the week itself.
Class advisors including Laurel Phillips, Adam Davis, Jennifer Ayres, Haleigh Earls, Korrine Stanley, Toni Scheler, Tiffany Sterling, Sylvia Morales, Lauren Shearon, and Stephen Beard guided students through the process, helping them dream big and bring their ideas to life.
At the heart of it all is Brooke Slayton, whose leadership and organization ensure that every detail comes together. When families, students, and staff unite around a shared purpose, the result is something truly special.
Homecoming at Liberty is about more than school spirit, it’s about connection. It builds bonds to the school, to tradition, and to one another. As junior Corbyn Johnson said while standing on his float before halftime, “I can’t believe the float I planned on paper actually happened.”
It sure did—and for everyone involved, it was nothing short of spectacular.