Things You'll Need:
- Homecoming committee
- Large sheets of paper
- Decorations
- Classic cars
- Colored pencils
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Step 1
Go with a popular theme that will inspire terrific costumes, such as pirates, popular films or sci-fi. The more extensive the theme, the more leeway students will have in creating their own costumes. For instance, the a fairytale theme could allow students to come as royalty, fairies, witches or even goblins.
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Step 2
Brainstorm. Some of the best themes come about only when two or more people sit down with colored pencils and a large sheet of paper and just write down anything that comes to mind, without pre-judging it for appropriateness.
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Step 3
Think about what most similar occasions are like, and then choose the opposite. If a similar dance would be formal, consider a tropical island theme, complete with photos on "sandy dunes" in front of potted palms. Or, go ultra-formal, with a "Casino Royale"-type theme.
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Step 4
Hold a school-wide contest to select a homecoming theme to build even more excitement amongst the student body.
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Step 5
Emphasize that appropriate attire is expected. This makes it more fun for everybody and reduces any confusion or embarrassment which may arise from being improperly dressed.
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Step 1
Shop at local charity shops, thrift stores and party supply stores for inexpensive decorations. Also, canvass neighbors before the event to borrow props.
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Step 2
Select the right time of day to bolster the ambiance of the homecoming event. If the theme is "rodeo," you'll want to begin festivities early, perhaps with a cattle-calling contest. A "Hawaiian Nights" theme will work best on a warm, starry night, which can be created using outdoor heaters.
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Step 3
Borrow two or three classic cars from parents, alumni or even a local museum, and roll them into the event hall. If the cars are from the 1920s, consider a "Flapper Night," with fruit punch served in plastic champagne glasses. If the cars are Volkswagon Beetles, think about a "Flower Child" theme, complete with cheap, rose-colored plastic sunglasses handed out at the door.







