On October 11, Edison High held its annual Homecoming Dance, themed “A Night in New York City”. The gym was electric and buzzing with students. The DJ, recent graduate Kanishk Ragimanu ‘25, hyped dozens of students to dance with friends and classmates alike. The theme blended Eagle pride with the city’s energy, contributing to what many described as an unforgettable night.
Not everyone had the same experience, though. “It was interesting — the music was okay, I didn’t really vibe with it, but I made the best out of it,” said Karla Gamero ‘27. “My friends and I ended up having fun, but I’d love to see more colors and something more lively next year.”
One of the night’s most anticipated moments was crowning the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen: Robert Roma Jr. ‘26 and Syesha Fraser ‘26. “I was surprised; it was a fun experience,” said Roma, after being honored as Homecoming King. Roma shared that he likely won due to his involvement in multiple sports and clubs, which helped him stand out to his peers.
“Honestly, I was so excited, I kind of knew I was gonna win because a lot of people were coming up to me telling me so. When I heard it, I was like ‘yay!’” said Fraser.
Fraser reflected on what she thought contributed to her win.
“I think being class president and the way I carry myself,” she said about what contributed to her selection. “A lot of people may not know my name, but they know my face because of how I carry myself.”
Additionally, Nandini Chandra ‘26 received the title Most Charitable. “It felt great to win, I felt especially grateful that it was going to a cause/organization that I really liked (Crisis for Canines),” said Chandra. “In terms of what helped me earn the title, it was a mix of really asking anyone I saw for donations as well as informing them where the money they donated was going. Most people love dogs so they were really willing to donate.”
Aside from dancing and taking pictures, this year’s homecoming created a sense of togetherness. The STUCO advisors and board collaborated to guarantee everything was done in time. They spent hours planning decor, lighting, tickets, music, and food, ensuring Homecoming was possible in the first place.
“The most challenging parts were getting it all together in time to coordinate it with the volleyball game that left three hours to decorate, and communication with board members,” said Student Council Vice President Selena Luong ‘26.
Despite the pressure and tight time limits, Luong agreed that the students’ energy made the work worth it.
“Though it was stressful getting advertisements and decorations together, seeing everyone being together in such beautiful outfits made me enjoy homecoming,” she said. “After walking through the gym, the headache I had all day slowly disappeared after seeing everyone’s smiles and hearing the girls compliment each other.”
Student Council advisors Ms. Alexandra Van De Wetering and Ms. Elizabeth Fedowitz summed up the night by simply saying: “A sense of community, fun, and family.”
