Addison Trail ready to celebrate Homecoming 2021

It’s nearly Homecoming time at Addison Trail, and this year’s theme is “A Night at the Mansion.”

From Oct. 4 to 9, the school will celebrate with several Homecoming activities. Below is the schedule of events.

Oct. 4

  • Day theme: PJ Day (wear pajamas)
  • 7 p.m., Homecoming Variety Show in the auditorium (Tickets: $7 for adults, free for students with a District 88 ID, free with a District 88 Senior Gold Card)

Oct. 5

  • Day theme: Take it back Tuesday (wear neon)

Oct. 6

  • Day theme: Roaring Wednesday (wear your class color)
    • Freshmen: Red
    • Sophomores: Yellow
    • Juniors: Orange
    • Seniors: Blazer Blue
    • Staff: Black shirt, black shorts, black socks, black shoes
  • 6 to 9 p.m., Homecoming Blazer Bowl and Bonfire (free entry for students with a District 88 ID)

Oct. 7

  • Day theme: Thankful Thursday (wear your favorite jersey)

Oct. 8

  • Day theme: Fire it up Friday (wear your Blazer wear/navy blue)
  • 2 p.m., Homecoming Pep Assembly in the stadium
  • 7 p.m., Homecoming Football Game against Downers Grove South, including fireworks (theme is "whiteout")

Oct. 9

  • 7 to 10 p.m., Homecoming Dance “A Night at the Mansion” at Addison Trail (Tickets are available for $25 each on the SuperFan app; guest tickets are available at the bookstore, and the form to bring a guest from another school must be completed.)

Addison Trail is seeking donations for:

  • The Blazer Boutique: The Blazer Boutique is a way for people to “be green” and “recycle” dresses they no longer wear for other students to enjoy. The dresses are available for students to use for any special occasion. Donations of purses, shoes, accessories and formal and semiformal dresses are being accepted.

  • The Blazer: Donations of suits, ties, dress shirts and dress shoes are requested.

  • Blazer Wear: Addison Trail is seeking donations of new or lightly used Blazer Wear (school spirit wear) for those who might not be able to afford those items.

* If you have items to give, drop them off between 7:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the week at Addison Trail, 213 N. Lombard Road in Addison (at door No. 1).

Alumni, remember to register in Addison Trail’s alumni database at www.dupage88.net/atalumni, and join the Addison Trail Alumni Facebook group at www.dupage88.net/ATAlumniFacebook.