Homecoming is a dance hosted in honor of the students return to school. This dance usually occurs on the Friday or Saturday night after Spirit Week and is open to every student no matter what grade they’re in. The days leading up to Homecoming are very festive and full of school spirit. The few weeks leading up to the dance are also a chance for students to get a date for the dance. Instead of just asking if a partner would if they would like to go to the dance many students now participate in “Homecoming proposals.” These proposals have gone from cute signs too extravagant gestures, which leads us to the question: Are these proposals getting out of hand?

“Yes, they are getting over the top to the point where people are constantly trying to out do each other. Which isn’t what asking someone should be about, it shouldn’t be a competition.” – Senior, Julia Kelley

“Yes because people want their date to feel amused when proposed to and try to beat out other competitors ideas to make a big deal so there is a sense of pride to it. Most people fear not being able to get a date for homecoming or not getting the mums in time or how they prefer. I feel like it puts a lot of pressure on people that want to go to Homecoming but feel like they need to get a date first.” – Junior, Hunter Rodriguez

“Well, I’d have to say that some are a bit over the top but most people just do simple little posters with a cheesy pick up line and I think that’s sweet. It’s Homecoming, not Prom, so your proposal doesn’t have to be over the top.” – Sophomore, Alyssa Beneventi

“I feel like today’s society the bigger the better. Girls expect their proposals to be big and exciting, unless you don’t like the attention and what not.” – Senior, Brittany Cecil

“Personally I think that Homecoming proposals should not be all that extravagant, save that for prom. Maybe a sweet poster, a clever pun or something sweet and quiet. I do think people especially underclassmen, are pressured into thinking that they have to be massive and complicated. But honestly I believe that it’s really more the thought that counts. I know that sounds cheesy but it’s true. Some girls or boys feel awkward if it’s really loud and obnoxious and may even be a little embarrassed. Just be thoughtful and sweet.” – Junior, Andrew Bacak

“I haven’t seen any this year, but I do think extravagant homecoming proposals in general are kind of ridiculous. It puts a lot of pressure on the person getting asked to say yes just because people are watching.” – Junior, Calysta Lee

“Not at all. The more creative the better!” – Junior, Kori Greenwood