Homecoming week brings 90s theme, alumni back to NDCL

Fr. Anthony Suso `00 and Fr. Peter Kovacina `03 presided at the Homecoming mass

During the week of Oct. 1 to 6, the NDCL community celebrated Homecoming in true 90s fashion.

This year’s Homecoming theme, 'The 90s Are All That,' began with ‘Back to the 90s Fashion’ where students came to school dressed in 90s styles. 

From high wasted jeans to tie-dye shirts and baggy sweatshirts, students brought retro-creativity to their wardrobe for the day.

On Tuesday, students focused on being ‘All Grown Up’ as they returned to dress uniform for the Homecoming liturgy. Returning to NDCL, Father Peter Kovacina '03 and Father Anthony Suso '00 celebrated mass, making it a true home-coming event. 

Students returned to 90s attire on Wednesday by dressing like famous 90s celebrities, musicians, stars and leaders. From Michael Jackson to Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, students looked back at the people they once admired. 

Mario and Luigi enjoy lunch together on 'Throwback Thursday'

For ‘Throwback Thursday’, students dressed like their favorite 90s cartoon or video game characters. During their lunch and activity period, they had the opportunity to play Nintendo 64 and capture their costumes forever by taking photos in a photo booth. 

The finale of the school week, Friday’s NDCL Day, consisted of the Homecoming pep rally and football game against Walsh Jesuit. 

NDCL alumni joined in the Homecoming celebrations on Friday for the Annual Alumni Homecoming Social. Over 25 alumni and their families enjoyed food, beverages, raffle prizes, face painting and Lion spirit before heading over to the football game.  Under sporadic rain showers and the bright lights of Lion Stadium, the Lions defeated the Warriors, 28-7, boosting their overall record to 5-2.

Homecoming week 2012 ended with, what else, but a 'Night in the 90s' themed dance in the McGarry gymnasium. NDCL students danced and macarena’d throughout the evening, concluding a week filled with 90s fun! 

(L to R) Chris Stergar `93, Molly Randel Smith `95, Kelly Kane Keefe `93 and their families gather Friday, Oct. 5 at the Alumni Homecoming Social