By Ayza Ali ‘28

Wyoming Seminary’s Homecoming Dance is always one of the most anticipated events of the year; 2025’s event opened up the dance floor for a night to remember. Following an unfortunate Homecoming football game loss, students mustered up their school spirit once again for the dance. Held on October 11, 2025, the dance brought the entire school together for a night of dancing, fun, and memories. With help from both students and faculty, the gym was transformed into a dazzling dance floor. 

The Homecoming Dance turned out to be a success, especially since this year was the first time a dance introduced a theme. The theme, Western Rodeo, added another layer of excitement to the night and made the event more unique and memorable. Although some students weren’t fond of the theme chosen, most were pleased with the idea of having a theme at all. True Blue assisted with the dance preparations and in accordance with the theme, spruced up the gym with Western decorations. From haystacks to a mini photobooth to a giant “Hoco” sign, “the decorations matched the theme perfectly, [creating] a nice vibe in the gym” gushed Sadahlia Poepperling ‘27. Aside from the decorations, many students themselves also embraced the theme by donning cowboy hats and boots to add a Western touch to their outfits. The dance itself had a wonderful turnout, joining the community together for an energetic night.

All this is not to say that there was no room for improvement. The biggest concern students had was with the music. Although most songs matched the mood of the night, students weren’t too fond that each song was played whole, instead of the DJ blending songs together. Eshaal Ahmad ‘26 specifically pointed out,“the songs were fine, but they lasted too long. It wasn’t as enjoyable as previous dances.” Many others had similar opinions and found it hard to engage with the playlist and left the dance floor. Aside from the music, students also found the food selection (pretzel bites, brownies, and cookies) to be a bit unappealing. Eshaal Ahmad ‘26 again, sighed “of course we weren’t expecting a whole meal, but it could’ve been better.” However, the disappointment created by the tunes and finger foods did not overpower general enjoyment; students ultimately left the dance with smiles and memories for life.

Overall, the 2025 Homecoming Dance was a memorable night that brought the Wyoming Seminary community together in a fun and festive atmosphere. Creating themes for dances added a new and exciting element. It’s also very clear that students and faculty put a lot of effort into making the night special. While there were some things that could have been improved, they are small details compared to the success of the event. The night showcased student’s love for school events and set a clear foundation for future dances.