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