Seniors formed nearly 20 teams for Field Day fun. (10)
Seniors formed nearly 20 teams for Field Day fun.

HHS Field Day 2024 is Spectacular

June 17, 2024

Huntington High School’s Class of 2024 enjoyed a spectacular day last Thursday, celebrating with each other at a breakfast on the Blue Devil Stadium track, signing each other’s yearbooks and competing during field day activities spread across the turf field.

Hundreds of seniors participated in the festivities, which began early in the morning with a breakfast that included all sorts of food and beverage choices, including waffles with whipped cream and blueberries, bagels, hard rolls with choices of eggs and meats, juices, etc. Students enjoyed the food while organizing their teams and penning messages in yearbooks.

The group later moved to the bleachers where Principal Brenden Cusack and physical education teachers provided the seniors with an overview of the day and the events.

Physical education teacher Alex Nelson took the lead with assists from faculty colleagues Lauren Blackburn, Maria Canino, Shea Scully and Chris Taylor and a group of underclassmen. Several other teachers volunteered to help out during free periods.

“Field Day was an awesome experience and a great last day to remember with all of my friends,” Thomas Girimonti said. “So thankful for what Huntington High School has had to offer for me.”

Students formed about 20 teams and competed in an assortment of individual and team events and sports, including many field day classics along with new versions of old favorites. Team members wore matching outfits and were especially creative in their dress.

“Field Day was a day filled with fun and an awesome activity to close up my last week of high school with my friends,” Kayleigh Bender said.

The Huntington Booster Club generously provided the seniors with a midday pizza lunch. There were Italian ices, too. Everyone had fun on a beautiful spring day. No one seemed to complain when temperatures started inching up.

“It was so great seeing everyone having such an amazing time,” Reese Rinaldi said. “It was definitely a memorable day!”

When it was over, everyone was physically drained, but all the seniors seemed to go home happy. The seniors really took delight in spending time together as one large group. They know they opportunities to do so are dwindling fast so they enjoyed each other’s company.

Senior Field Day has quickly become a Huntington High School tradition. It was clearly a day that the current seniors will savor for a very long time.