Members of Salina South High School's Black Student Union toss candy to children during the 2023 SSHS Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in downtown Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post
Students from Salina South High School paraded through downtown Salina on Wednesday evening. After the parade students met at Salina South's stadium for a pep rally and Homecoming candidate games.
Throughout the week, students participated in "Spirit Week," where students dressed up in various themes. On Friday, during the home game against Maize High School, a school staff will announce Homecoming King and Queen.
Salina South High School homecoming candidates Angelica Alvarado and Tristan Bernhardt follow after the SSHS Marching Band to begin the down Santa Fe for its 2023 Homecoming celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier Salina South High School homecoming candidates Ally Exline and Kaden Budke ride down Santa Fe Avenue during the 2023 SSHS Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier Salina South High School homecoming candidates Emily Steeter and Maddox Xaysongkham wave and smile at parade-goers during the SSHS 2023 Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in downtown Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier Salina South High School homecoming candidates Lola McBride and Alex Davidson smile at the crowd while candidates Tierstyn Kershner and Quevon Purucker follow behind on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier The Salina South High School parades through downtown Salina for tis 2023 Homecoming Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier The Salina South High School cheerleaders chant "SSHS Let's go Cougars!" while riding down Santa Fe Avenue during the 2023 SSHS Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier The Salina South High School football team rides as the last float during the school's 2023 Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier Salina South High School students toss candy to children as they walk down Santa Fe Avenue during the 2023 SSHS Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in downtown Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier