Billy Roberts and Itzi Gale are your new Marathon High School Homecoming King and Queen, as voted by their peers. See page 8. SEAN WESTERBAND/Keys Weekly
Marathon High School gave locals a homecoming to remember on Oct. 8 to 10, starting with an annual parade down U.S. 1 for hundreds of fans on Thursday.
Led by grand marshals Jason and Kate Koler and fronted by the MHS marching band and color guard, the procession featured all of the school’s fall sports teams and several clubs. Tasked with the open-ended theme of “movies” for their floats, each class showed off their gridiron-themed creation, from Despicable Me minions and superheroes to the creepy-crawlies of Monsters, Inc.
A nailbiter of a game on Friday night saw the Dolphins narrowly edged by the Eagles of St. John Paul II Academy, while the school crowned Billy Roberts and Itzi Gale as its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. A dance for students on Saturday night rounded out the festivities.
The Golfin’ Dolphins take in the parade.Lady Fins runners throw candy to waiting fans.Kids line the sides of the Overseas Highway to fill their candy bags.Homecoming Queen nominee Daniuska Perdomo sports her best parade smile.The senior Class of 2026 dons yellow shirts, blue suspenders and goofy goggles for a Despicable Me-themed float.Emotions hit the gridiron in the Class of 2030’s ‘Inside Out’-themed float.Kids line the sides of the Overseas Highway to fill their candy bags.A packed house at Mike Puto Stadium with Monsters Inc. characters headlines the sophomore class float. The Class of 2029 earned top marks from the judges for their creation.Marvel superheroes save the day in the junior class float.The senior Class of 2026 dons yellow shirts, blue suspenders and goofy goggles for a Despicable Me-themed float.Nashley Lopez, left, and Adrian Lezcano wave to onlookers as Miss and Mister Eighth Grade.Football coaches Chef Flavor and Sean McDonald catch the camera.The Dolphins’ football team packs the bleachers.Band director Paul Anderson and color guard advisor Ashley Keeney escort the Dolphins’ marching band down U.S. 1, led by color guard members Holli Keeney, Jazmine Zapata and David Rodriguez.Kids line up for some high fives from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.Lady Fins volleyball players load up the truck beds.Lady Fins volleyball players load up the truck beds.Paradise Towing prepares to haul a load of ‘Mini Fins’ softball players.Marathon Vice Mayor Debbie Struyf preps her parade wave.Jason and Kate Koler serve as the 2026 Homecoming parade grand marshals.Lady Fins volleyball players load up the truck beds.Lady Fins volleyball players load up the truck beds.Homecoming Queen Natalie Strama, left, takes the field with Allan Taylor. Homecoming Queen nominee Maeve Merryman, left, is escorted to the field by Cullen Coleman-Sayer.Billy Roberts is the 2026 MHS Homecoming King, crowned by principal Christine Paul and 2025 King Eduardo Garcia.
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