Seventy-five years have passed since the first Homecoming game. The world has changed significantly, with the election of a dozen presidents, wars, and the evolution of music from sock hops to hip hop.
The differences between 1950 and 2025 are vast, with advancements in technology and shifts in culture. In 1950, TV was in black and white, schools were segregated, and Baby Boomers were still infants.
Despite these changes, Key West High School's Homecoming traditions have endured. This week, the school's football team will take the field for the 75th annual Homecoming game, where the 75th Homecoming queen, voted by her fellow students, will be crowned during halftime.
The island still treasures its hometown traditions, uniting high school students across 75 years of culture and technology.
Author's summary: Key West High School celebrates 75 years of Homecoming traditions.