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Emily Tifft

Sophomore Lillie Albright hugs her bear, sophomore David Salamzadeh gave her while asking her to Homecoming.

When freshman Aidan Henry heard about the upcoming Homecoming dance, he was eager to participate in this tradition.

Henry said he looks forward to going to Homecoming because it is enjoyable.

“I am excited to experience (Homecoming) and see what it is like and have fun with my friends,” Henry said.

Student Council adviser Sarah Lindenberg said the dance will be at a new location this year because of renovations on the previous dance location in the Mall of America.

“The dance is going to be at the Mall of America but in one of the banquet spaces up on the fourth floor of the rotunda,” Lindenberg said.

Student Council co-president Jessica Schmidt said Student Council will change the style of music played at the dance because of prior requests from students.

“We’re making a few changes as far as music goes, which I know has been a huge problem in the past,” Schmidt said. “We are working on getting new, contemporary music that everyone would like.”

Schmidt said one of her goals for the dance is to make sure everyone participates in the events throughout the week leading up to Homecoming.

“Homecoming is one of our biggest turnouts and having a week where we can all be together celebrating the beginning of the school year is really fun for everyone,” Schmidt said.
“Getting students interested in participating in the dance and the activities during the week is going to be fun.”

Lindenberg said students want to attend Homecoming because it is a time for students to be social outside of classes.

“It’s just a fun activity and something every school has for students to come together for the first time of the school year,” Lindenberg said.

Early bird ticket prices are $20 Sept. 25-28. Regular ticket prices are $25 Sept. 29-Oct. 2.

The Homecoming dance takes place 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Mall of America.