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IN 28 PHOTOS: BIG FOOT HIGH SCHOOL 2024 HOMECOMING PARADE
Big Foot High School Marching Band
The Big Foot High School Marching Band processes down Kenosha Street in downtown Walworth on Oct. 4 during the school’s patriotically-themed 2024 “Party in the U.S.A.” homecoming parade.
Big Foot-Williams Bay Cross Country
Big Foot-Williams Bay Cross Country float in the Oct. 4 Big Foot High School homecoming parade in downtown Walworth.
ALUMNI PRIDE
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their high school graduation, Big Foot High School Class of 1984 alumni Maria Rill (left) and Liz Brown (right) process in Big Foot’s 2024 homecoming parade on Oct. 4 in downtown Walworth. For additional coverage, see Pages A7 and A9.
Big Foot High School Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Big Foot High School's award-winning Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter was among several school clubs and organizations participating in Big Foot's festive homecoming parade through downtown Walworth on Oct. 4.
Fontana Elementary School Falcons Marching Band
Fontana Elementary School’s Falcons Marching Band was among the participants in Big Foot High School’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth. The Grades PreK-8 school is one of four independent West End school districts feeding into Grades 9-12 Big Foot.
2024 Big Foot High School Chiefs football team
Big Foot High School’s 2024 Chiefs football team members were the celebrated honorees at the school’s festive, celebratory homecoming parade through downtown Walworth on Oct. 4. In the evening homecoming gridiron matchup, the Big Foot Chiefs fell 25-13 to the visiting Clinton Cougars.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming freshman representatives Landyn Henningfeld and Kaylin Ferrell
Big Foot High School freshman representatives Landyn Henningfeld and Kaylin Ferrell greet crowds..
Big Foot High School freshmen
Big Foot Union High School freshmen ride and march in the school's 2024 homecoming parade around Heyer Park Square in downtown Walworth on Oct. 4.
Geneva Lake United Soccer Club
The Fontana-based Geneva Lake United Soccer Club was one of the community participants in Big Foot High School's Oct. 4 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth. The mission of Geneva Lake United is to provide supervision, regulation and promotion of youth soccer in the Lake Geneva area. The club provides programs and teams for kids ages 5-14.
Big Foot High School Girls Tennis
Big Foot High School Girls Volleyball
Big Foot High School's girls volleyball team show their school spirit during the school's 2024 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth on Oct. 4.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming junior representatives Kate Cismoski and Gavin Baxter
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming junior representatives Kate Cismoski Gavin Baxter wave to crowds lining the streets during the school’s homecoming parade.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming royalty Evan Henningfeld and Aubri Waswo
Delavan senior King Evan Henningfeld and Walworth senior Queen Aubri Waswo were crowned Big Foot High School’s 2024 homecoming royalty, seen here greeting crowds in downtown Walworth during the school’s Oct. 4, 2024 homecoming parade.
Reek Elementary School Lions Marching Band
Reek Elementary School’s Lions Marching Band was among the participants in Big Foot High School’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth. The Grades PreK-8 school is one of four independent West End school districts feeding into Grades 9-12 Big Foot.
Big Foot High School Class of 2025 senior float
Decorated in patriotic red, white and blue, the Big Foot High School Class of 2025 senior float embraced the school’s “Party in the U.S.A.” theme. The float is seen here during the Oct. 4 homecoming parade around the Edwin P. Heyer Park square in downtown Walworth.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Abby Phillips and Bo Seagren
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Abby Phillips and Bo Seagren greet parade-goers during the school’s homecoming parade through downtown Walworth on Oct. 4.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Annabelle Pearce and Ryan Swaney
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Annabelle Pearce and Ryan Swaney greet crowds during the school’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade through downtown Walworth.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Holly Kynell and Josh Martinez
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Holly Kynell and Josh Martinez greet parade-goers during the school’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade through downtown Walworth.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Natalie Klamm and Elliot Vail
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Natalie Klamm and Elliot Vail greet well-wishing parade-goers during the school’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade through downtown Walworth.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Yeison Santos and Ryan Grunow
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming senior representatives Yeison Santos and Ryan Grunow prepare to throw candy to parade-goers during the school’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth.
Sharon Community School Hawks Marching Band
Sharon Community School’s Hawks Marching Band was among the participants in Big Foot High School’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth. The Grades PreK-8 school is one of four independent West End school districts feeding into Grades 9-12 Big Foot.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming sophomore representatives Aiden Clary and Emme Nyman
Above: Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming sophomore representatives Aidan Clary and Emme Nyman greet crowds of well-wishing parade-goers.
United We Stand
United We Stand was one of several student organizations participating in Big Foot High School's 2024 homecoming parade through downtown Walworth on Oct. 4. United We Stand's purpose is to encourage others to appreciate diversity in order to promote a more united community.
Big Foot High School 2024 homecoming parade Grand Marshal Kristi Reierson-McWayne
Right: Big Foot Board of Education Vice President Kristi Reierson-McWayne (left), named grand marshal of Big Foot Union High School’s 2024 homecoming parade, waves to parade-goers. Reierson-McWayne, who serves as the board’s Village of Walworth representative, is a retired 35-year Big Foot High School French teacher. Pictured greeting parade crowds at right is Big Foot Board of Education member Barb Nordmeyer, who represents the Town of Walworth and parts of the Town of Delavan.
American Legion Color Guard
An American Legion color guard patriotically kicked off Big Foot High School’s 2024 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth on Oct. 4. Pictured from left are David Weiler, Darien American Legion Post 450, and Stacy Galligher and Jerry Gibbons, Moser-Ortman American Legion Post 130, Sharon.
Walworth Elementary School Wildcat Marching Band
Walworth Elementary School’s Wildcat Marching Band was among the participants in Big Foot High School’s Oct. 4 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth. The Grades PreK-8 school is one of four independent West End school districts feeding into Grades 9-12 Big Foot.
Big Foot Wolves Youth Tackle Football & Cheerleading
Big Foot Wolves Youth Tackle Football & Cheerleading participants and coaches were among the community-based groups participating in Big Foot High School's 2024 homecoming parade in downtown Walworth on Oct. 4. Affiliated with the Big Foot Recreation District, the independent Walworth-based Big Foot Wolves co-ed junior tackle and cheerleading programs are part of the Rock Valley Youth Football League and the Northern Illinois Football Conference. The program teaches football fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork and develops a sense of accomplishment. The season runs August through mid-October.
Parade tailgate party
Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate, 118 Kenosha St. in downtown Walworth, lent a fun and festive tailgate party flair to Big Foot High School’s 2024 homecoming parade, serving up free charcoal-grilled hot dogs, salty snacks and cold drinks to hungry parade-goers. Pictured from left are grillmaster Eric Nyman and real estate agent Dawn DeMarco.
