Spartan pride on full display at homecoming Elmont Memorial High School was the place to be on Oct. 23 as students, staff members and the community at large celebrated the annual homecoming parade and football game.
People lined the streets as those in the homecoming parade marched nearby. Smiles were on full display as a carnival theme was portrayed by each of the classes. Other school clubs, organizations and local community members participated in the parade as well.Once the parade concluded, the attention turned to the football team, who hosted Roslyn. Before the game, the senior football players were introduced one-by-one to rousing ovations from the crowd. At halftime, the crowd was treated to a performance by the marching band. Daniel Salas and Oroboghene Obaro-Ogbovohwere named homecoming king and queen, respectively.
As for the football game, Elmont prevailed 56-21, highlighted by four special teams touchdowns. Evan Colwell completed 4-of-5 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns,Davidson Ba LaFortune had two interceptions to highlight a strong defensive effort as well.
Also at halftime, 2021 Hall of Fame inductees were recognized, including the following: Sheldon Goldberg, athlete
David Drew Lerner, athlete
Vinny Marinelli, athlete
Michael Marinelli, athlete
Teresa Ianniello, coach
Dr. Ralph Ferrie, Superintendent of Schools 2011-2019
Greg Petrocelli, coach
John Capozzi, coach and principal
Walter Hein, athlete
Chris McKeough, athlete
Diane DeSimone, athlete
Joan Perinelli, athlete
Janet Perinelli, athlete
James Witzman, athlete
Stephen Gramarossa, athlete
David Akinyooye ,athlete
1977 Boys Lacrosse Team
