Tradition Makes a Comeback: The Newly Revived Homecoming Parade

Clubs, organizations and teams came together to bring back South’s annual Homecoming Parade for the 2025-26 school year.

Maya George, Nithya Bingi, and Avery Leeper

October 21, 2025

Senior students carry the banner at the front of South’s 2025 Homecoming Parade. (The Bird Feed Staff)

As anticipation for the busy week of Homecoming built around South, a newly revived event rose from the ashes, ready to come back better than ever: South’s annual Homecoming Parade.

“We wanted to do something to celebrate all the clubs and organizations, all the sports teams, and something to really bring out school spirit,” said Tom Wolff, Assistant Principal and coordinator of the HoCo parade.

South Forsyth High School (SFHS) has been working on raising school spirit for the past couple of years. By doing more pep rallies and reintroducing the parade, school spirit has taken over, with more kids participating in HoCo week and engaging in South’s activities.

When asked about the reason for its revival, Wolff said, “This parade would be a good way to highlight all the clubs and organizations and all the groups on campus. Everyone has a good time and celebrates South spirit.”

On the day of the parade, students, family members, and South clubs lined up in the school parking lot painting banners and decorating vehicles. The different clubs were celebrated by marching with the parade and HoCo court waving at the crowd from their accessorized cars. Homecoming Court rode at the end of the parade behind their fellow students in convertibles and other vehicles generously donated for the event.

Cheerleaders march in the 2025 Homecoming Parade as it passes in front of South. (The Bird Feed Staff)

“My favorite part of the parade was seeing all the different clubs and coming together with my friends,” said Ridvee Deshpande, Vice President of the Debate club.

Debate club members march in South’s homecoming parade as it passes in front of the school. (The Bird Feed Staff)

Spectators and family members of the HoCo court also enjoyed watching the parade.

“I liked the candy from the floats and also seeing my sister cheer; it made me proud of her,” said Amaya Edwards, sister of cheerleader Jade Edwards.

Marching Band was out in full force to celebrate the parade’s triumphant march to the stadium for the Homecoming game. (The Bird Feed Staff)

Though it may be new to some, the parade was successful in making a comeback as a South tradition. The celebration was the best way to commemorate one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Check out our gallery from the 2025 Homecoming Parade!

About the Contributors

Maya George, Staff Writer

Maya is a freshman hoping to pursue journalism during her time at South. She is enthusiastic to be able to write and show a new view on what she wants to share. She is hesitant about being able to get through high school in one piece. Right now she is trying to adjust to her new life as a young adult, with the challenges of being a freshman and also being an student athlete at the school. She enjoys her time with clubs, like the SFHS FBLA. Even then, she still enjoys the new environment and community that the school brings. With her work she wants to inform people with the true facts in a world where misinformation is at a high. She wants to keep doing what she loves the most, which is playing volleyball and spending time with friends and family. From going to play competitive volleyball in Orlando to staying back at home with her dog watching Grey’s Anatomy. She hopes to leave an impact and legacy with her next four years at South Forsyth.

Nithya Bingi, Staff Writer

Nithya Bingi is a junior at South Forsyth and is excited to start her first year with The Bird Feed. She loves reading books of all genres, but LOVES a good mystery novel. Her passion for books started from elementary school and is still strong today. She believes that writing comes almost naturally to her, a trait she holds dearly. She enjoys playing tennis, making and trying new food, and being around her friends. Nithya started tennis when she was little and quickly fell in love with the sport. In her free time, she loves rewatching “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and finding new shows to watch (recommendations are needed). She’s not sure where she wants to go for college, but hopes to go out-of-state and major in business, political science, or journalism. After college she would love to go to law school, but isn’t sure yet what type of lawyer she wants to be. Nithya also listens to all genres of music and some of her favorite artists include PND, The Weeknd, and Dominic Fike. Although she hasn’t traveled as much as she would like, her favorite destination is currently Cancun, Mexico. She would love to visit more places, starting with a European tour.

Avery Leeper, Staff Writer

Avery Leeper is a senior at South Forsyth High School and is excited to begin her second year with The Bird Feed. She enjoys many hobbies including reading, writing, and drawing. She’s going into her third year of art classes here, as well as her other clubs such as Book Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Social Activism, and beginning National Art Honor Society. After high school she plans on attending college and majoring in journalism, English literature, or creative writing. When writing articles, she enjoys art and entertainment, opinions, and news on current events. If she’s not writing, she’s probably reading her favorite books such as The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang, watching her favorite shows, Derry Girls and Yellowjackets, or listening to music such as Lana Del Rey, Mitski, and Chappell Roan. She looks forward to all the work she’s going to create and share!