Homecoming 2006

Garden City parents cheer; photo courtesy Newsphoto.com.

By the time the Garden City Trojans triumphed over the Elmont Spartans at the Garden City High School Homecoming game on Saturday afternoon, the skies were blue and sunny-at least for a while. But heavy rain and wind earlier in the day forced the cancellation of the Homecoming Parade and the half time show. Still, the stands were full and the crowd was enthusiastic as the Trojans prevailed by a score of 14 to 7.

Students filled the bleachers in the Garden City High School gym at the pep rally on Friday. Inspiring team spirit at the Friday afternoon pep rally. Jake White, statistician extraordinaire (above), and Dave Smith, voice of the Trojans; photo courtesy Newsphoto.com. Varsity Head Coach Tom Flatley; photo courtesy Newsphoto.com. Garden City's Ryan Sweeney (88), Tim Harder (21), and Rub Stufano (44) take down Elmont's Fenelon Guillaume. Water Boy Christopher Harder, brother of running back Tim Harder; photo courtesy Newsphoto.com. The cushions sold by the Miracle Club to support cancer research always come in handy, but on wet bleachers they were especially welcome. Members of the Men's Association maintained their longstanding tradition of supporting sports activities by selling chances. Football moms Jackie Meli, left, and Pauline Stufano before the game. Athletic Director Nancy Kalafus; photo courtesy Newsphoto.com. Homecoming King and Queen Armand Ranjbaran and Anna Russell; photo courtesy Newsphoto.com.