Beresford High School proudly presents information regarding this year's Homecoming activities. Homecoming week is scheduled to run from September 9th through September 14th. This year's theme is "Watchdogs Unleashed - Hollywood Homecoming!" The community is invited to participate in the Homecoming festivities throughout the week.
Senior students selected their Homecoming Royalty the week of August 26th, 2024. The queen candidates are Macy Johnson, daughter of Ann Olson and Travis Johnson, who is involved in competition cheer, sideline cheer, track, HOSA, FCCLA, and Choir. Keely Merrigan, daughter of Shea and Michelle Merrigan, is involved in softball, basketball, volleyball, track, choir, NHS, and student council. Kylie Mockler, daughter of Travis and Jill Mockler, is involved in cross country, cheer, FFA, student council, NHS, track, band, and choir. Lily Seivert, daughter of Mike Seivert and Jessica Hughes, is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, softball, band, choir, NHS, and student council. Allie Westra, daughter of James and Katie Westra, is involved in cheer, FFA, volleyball, SWAT, NHS, band, and choir.
The king candidates are Jax Fickbohm, son of Ryan and Melissa Fickbohm, who is involved in football, baseball, and track. Aidan Hamm, son of Darla and John Hamm, is involved in basketball, NHS, and FCA. Cooper Nelson, son of Adam and Michelle Nelson, is involved in football, basketball, track, baseball, choir, NHS, and FCA. Kohen Schurch, son of Michael and Natasha Schurch, is involved in football, basketball, track, and NHS. Joseph Sharpe, son of Chris and Ashley Sharpe, is involved in football, basketball, track, band, and choir.
Queen Candidates: Macy Johnson, Keely Merrigan, Kylie Mockler, Lily Seivert, Allie Westra
King Candidates: Jax Fickbohm, Aidan Hamm, Cooper Nelson, Kohen Schurch, Joe Sharpe
Beresford High School Homecoming Coronation/Variety Show will occur on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the high school gymnasium. The burning of the "V" and playing of PEP Band selections will occur South of the school building immediately following the variety show. Parking is available in the school parking lot.
Parents and community members are welcome to attend the "Iron Man Volleyball" (Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., in the high school gymnasium) and the junior/senior competitions of "Powder Puff Football" (Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at the football stadium). Our community pep rally will occur on Friday, September 13th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. The Homecoming parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. There will be no PM bus service on Friday 9/13/24. Parade line-up to begin at 12:15 p.m. Come and cheer on the Watchdogs as they take on the Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawks at 7:00 p.m. Before the game, you can enjoy the Watchdog Education Foundation Community Pork Loin BBQ (this free-will donation event begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends around 7:00 p.m.). High school students will dance the night away on Saturday night in the Multi-Purpose Room from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
10:00 am - Boys Golf @ Vermillion 4:30 pm - Football: Boys JV Game 7:00 pm - Coronation, Variety Show & Burning of V | 4:00 pm - XC @ Garretson 4:30 pm - Football: Boys MS game vs. McCook Central/Montrose (BHS) 5:00 pm - VB: C Match vs Dakota Valley (BHS) 6:00 pm - VB: JV Match vs Dakota Valley (BHS) 7:30pm - VB: Varsity Match vs Dakota Valley (BHS) | AM - Business Window Judging 2:30 pm - Iron Man VB | 9:00 am - Powder Puff FB 4:30 pm - JH Vball vs SFC (BHS) 6:00 pm - VB Varsity Conference Tournament (Baltic) | 10:30 am - Community Pep Rally 1:00 pm - Parade 2:30 pm - WF Run with the Pack Fanfest 5:00-7:00 pm - WF Tailgate Feed 7:00 pm - FB vs BEE | TBA - VB BEC Tour (Salem) 9:00 am - Volleyball: Girls JH vs. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ)
7:00 pm - HOF Induction Ceremony 9:00 pm - HoCo HS Dance |
Join the Watchdog Foundation for our 2024 Run with the Pack Fanfest event at Homecoming! Celebrate our beloved Watchdogs while connecting with Beresford alumni and current students. Events will begin following the parade at 2:30 PM and commence at the Pork Loin BBQ hosted by the Watchdog Foundation. Visit all four locations to win a special Watchdog Foundation prize! While at each location, be sure to get your card punched (or pick up your card for the adventure). The events include: (a) Enjoy a Rootbeer Float with Jensen Insurance and Real Estate ; (b) Join us at Fyzical for Lunch; (c) Inflatables for the Whole Family at Sioux Corporation; and (d) End at the Pork Loin BBQ and receive a special gift (be sure to get your card punched at each location for your prize).
The seventh Watchdog Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will occur on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bridges of Beresford. A catered dinner by Cleavers will be at 6:00 p.m., and a program and induction ceremony will follow at 7:00 p.m. The Hall of Fame induction program will begin at 7:00 p.m. The program is open to the public. During the evening, we will induct Dr. Chad Miller, Dr. Marilyn Carlson Aronson, Mr. Norm Twedt, the Bak Family, Ted Lyle, the 1987 Football Team, Mr. Mike McGill, and Ms. Pat McGill.
On Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, the Royal Court will travel around town and judge window displays on our local businesses. If you wish to compete in the competition, please be sure to have your windows decorated by Wednesday morning (September 11th, 2024). Who will take the prime position this year by capturing the interest of our judges?! Businesses are also encouraged to build a float and participate in the parade. Please get in touch with the high school office by Thursday, September 4th, 2024, to register your float.
Get ready to unleash your spirit and show your pride during Homecoming Week as we come together to cheer on our amazing Watchdogs!
GO WATCHDOGS!