by Dianna Timmermans

Homecoming, it is the thought on everyone’s mind, boys and girls alike. For some reason it is an epic tragedy at our school to not get asked to Homecoming.

I am pretty seasoned in the art of school dances. I was fortunate enough to be asked as a freshman and a sophomore. I used to get really excited to pick out my dress, get all my accessories and match with my date. I am now so jaded, I can see right through the nonsense. Most of the student body is blissfully unaware of this daily nonsense that happens from the second week of school until the middle of October.

This one is for the boys, I seriously feel so bad for the whole male population of Liberty High School. I am so sorry that girls expect possible Homecoming dates to parachute down during the half time show of the football game and “pop the big question” or maybe you buy her 24 red roses, five balloons, and a cake with “Homecoming?” written in your date’s favorite color icing. Honestly if I was a dude, I would never put in that much effort for one dance. You guys amaze me with the things you manage to pull off. Congrats. But wouldn’t it be nice to just go up to a girl during lunch or in the morning before school and say “Hey, want to go to Homecoming?” and just roll with whatever response she gives you. That is how it used to be, way back when most of our parents went to high school.

Ever since about 8th grade, I have discovered that girls like to upset themselves. They like setting outrageously high hopes on everything, Homecoming is no exception. I am tired of all the social networking posts saying things along the lines of, “oh my gosh. I’m going to Homecoming with the best guy ever <3.” and “This Homecoming is going to be the best one yet.” I really sympathize for you because odds are Homecoming is not going to live up to your anticipation.  Do not get me wrong, Homecoming is pretty fun, but when you hit retirement age you are probably not going to remember every single detail of every Homecoming dance. It really makes me sick to my stomach when girls complain either about not having a date or not being asked in a super Über cute way. I am a firm believer that most girls live by this quote, “For some people, love doesn’t exist unless you acknowledge it in front of other people.” Not saying acknowledging love is a bad thing, but making a huge scene about it is not necessary either.

I am not saying I hate the utter existence of school dances, I just hate how that is all everyone has been talking about since the second day of school. Everyone needs to take a chill pill when it comes to Homecoming. Simmer down and don’t buy into the hype; I might see you at the dance.