Opinion

Ditch the Hoco Date

Going to homecoming with out a date can make it even better

Ayumi Solorzano, Staff writer

September 19, 2025

A date is optional, but dancing, laughing, and making memories with friends? That’s what Homecoming is really about.

Although homecoming is known for getting asked with some flowers and a poster and going with the person you like, it doesn’t mean you necessarily need to go with them. You can also always go with friends and have as much fun as if you were going with a date. The feeling that everyone talks about “getting asked to homecoming is one of a kind” is true, but so is also going with friend’s without getting asked to the dance. A lot of homecomings don’t necessarily say to bring a date, they just want you to have fun.

Think about it. If you go with a date, there’s a lot of pressure like planning outfits, making sure they’re having fun, and sticking together the whole night. Sometimes that pressure can take away from just enjoying yourself. On the other hand, if you go with friends, you’re free to do whatever you want. You can dance as much as you want, take pictures, or just hang out without worrying about anyone else.

A lot of people forget that Homecoming is about school spirit, celebrating with your classmates, and making memories you’ll actually look back on. Ten years from now, you probably won’t care who your Homecoming date was, but you will remember laughing with your friends, singing and maybe even spilling your soda on the dance floor.

So no, you don’t need a date to enjoy Homecoming. What’s really important is to bring your favorite people, and maybe a pair of comfortable shoes for all that dancing. At the end of the day, it’s not about who’s holding your hand in the photos or who’s dancing with you, it’s about the memories you make once the music starts.

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About the Contributor

Ayumi Solorzano, Staff Writer

Ayumi Solorzano is a sophomore and this is her first year with the newspaper staff. Solorzano joined newspaper this year because she is an avid reader. “I really like stories, and publishing stories seems fun to do,” Solorzano said. When caught reading, you may find Solorzano with novels from the Harry Potter and Twilight series. To pass time, she also mentioned she enjoys going on long walks. Some other activities she enjoys doing are shopping at the mall, going to the beach, and eating out at restaurants. Solorzano also enjoys listening to music, especially Deftones. “I got into Deftones from my parents. I’m passionate about it and it fits into my personality,” Solorzano said. Solorzano was a cheerleader when she was in elementary school and before newspaper she was in band. When moving to Florida in middle school, Solorzano wanted to have art as her elective, but instead of being put into art, her school put her into band. After playing the clarinet and spending some time in the class, Solorzano took a liking to band and decided to take it for the remainder of her middle school years and for her freshmen year. Before Florida, Solorzano lived in Texas and visited Louisiana and New Mexico. She also goes to the northern part of Mexico to visit family regularly. Solorzano may appear to be very shy at first, but once she warms up to you, she is quite personable. “Once I feel comfortable I can be really loud and kind to people,” Solorzano said. (Profile by Alexis Logan)