Dreaming of Homecoming by Lily Majors
Melbourne High junior Joli Bartczack came to school ready to relax for Pajama Day, wearing her comfy PJs she got from Buc-ee’s in Daytona Beach. Usually, she doesn’t dress up for Spirit Week, but this year she decided to join in with her friends. “My friends and I decided to do it together,” Bartczack said. “It makes the school day more fun and enjoyable.”
Bartczack said she’s especially looking forward to “Anything But a Backpack Day.” “It’s going to be funny and creative,” says Bartczack. Even though she went out of town for the Homecoming game, she’s excited for the dance itself, and her plans after it. “My friends and I are getting ready together and having a sleepover after,” she says. “My dress is pink and sparkly.”
Looking back on Pajama Day, Bartczack says she loves seeing everyone’s different ideas and energy. If she could add her own theme day, it would be “White Lies or Dress Up as Your Type.” “It would be really creative and fun to see what people would wear,” she said. Her advice for anyone who didn’t participate? “Life is short, don’t boring, have fun.”
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Bulldog Spirit in Pjs: Junior Joli Bartczack at Melbourne High School shows off her Bulldog spirit in comfy Buc-ee’s pajamas during Pajama Day. Normally she doesn’t dress up for Spirit Week, but this year she joined in with her friends. “It just makes the day so much more fun when everyone gets involved,” Bartczack said. “It brings everyone together and makes school feel a little more exciting.”She’s most excited for “Anything but a Backpack Day” and said she’s looking forward to Homecoming, where she’ll wear a “pink and sparkly” dress and have a sleepover with friends after. Her advice to anyone who didn’t dress up? “Life is short, be not boring, have fun.” Photo by Lily Majors