During the week of September 18, Gorham High School celebrated homecoming, leading up to the homecoming dance on September 22. Each day of the week came with a different theme that allowed students to show off their school spirit. With days like tie-dye, dress for success, and “Mainer day,” students had plenty of opportunity to participate.

The most popular theme of all, however, came on Friday with “school color” day, and many of the school’s seniors wore their custom “reign” shirts made before the school year began.

The Rams’ athletic teams had success throughout the week as well. Starting on September 21, the boys’ soccer game began slowly against Biddeford. However, coming out in the second half, seniors Nolan Brown and Kyle King both scored (King twice) and the Rams ended the game with a 3-0 victory.

The varsity field hockey team had a tight game with undefeated Massabesic, tying them 1-1 for most of the game but Massabesic scored a late goal and won 2-1.

Deering unfortunately swept the lady rams in volleyball, winning 3 out of 3 sets.

The varsity golf team played Westbrook in a home course, all senior match, and swept them with a score of 11-0. The team was led by Ryan Kaczmarek who shot just two strokes over par.

On September 22, the girls’ soccer team came out with an early goal by Hallie Shiers and ended with a 3-0 win.

The school week was capped off by the annual homecoming football game in which Gorham hosted Kennebunk. Unfortunately, the Rams lost the encounter 54-8. However, to cap spirit week, the high school ended the game with an impressive firework display that had never been done before.

As fall sport teams practice and prepare for playoffs, qualifiers, and other post-season games, the spirit of homecoming week will be a reminder that no matter where they are, home or away, each team has a support system of students behind them to cheer them on.