Homecoming 2025: A Schoolwide Gathering to Celebrate the SBS Community

Each fall, schools across the country, including Second Baptist School, participate in the spirit-filled tradition of Homecoming. Starting on Wednesday, students filed into school each morning dressed to impress according to that day’s theme. With the close of the week, the all-school pep rally featured not only performances from the varsity cheerleaders and the Golden Girls but also an introduction of all fall sports teams and the 2025 Homecoming Court. 

Excitement filled the air as kickoff for the football game against Woodlands Christian Academy neared and fans crowded the stands. As a member of the football team, junior Ace Valdez stated that going into the game the team was “ready to fight for each other and play for Christ.” As halftime arrived, the 2025 Homecoming Court nominees took the field, ready for the long-awaited announcement of this year’s Homecoming royalty. The 2024 Homecoming queen and king, SBS alumni and cousins, Lillian Baker ‘25 and Wes Baker ‘25, crowned each grade’s prince and princess as well as the 2025 Homecoming queen and king, Quin Harder ‘26 and Shia Francis ‘26. Reflecting on her win, Harder explained that “it was a super overwhelming feeling of excitement and also love from my friends and classmates, knowing they voted me to be queen.” Although the game was not a triumph for the Eagles, both students and athletes eagerly anticipated the Homecoming dance that would occur the next evening. 

With the arrival of Saturday night, students and teachers crowded the E Gym for the “A Night in Emerald City” themed Homecoming dance. Decked with bright lights and green decorations, the gym was transformed and filled with music and activities. After spending most of her time on the dance floor, junior Stella Sorola stated, “I love the dances because I feel like it brings everyone closer together.” She also said that she enjoyed having the Homecoming dance on Saturday night this year. 

A yearly SBS tradition, Homecoming emphasizes the tightly knit community of Second Baptist as well as the spirit of the school and its members. Homecoming 2025 was no exception as it was a massive success, packed with fun from the theme days at school to the Homecoming dance on Saturday night.

Written by Lizzie Baker '27, Communications Fellow