By ETHAN DEWRI

Emma Spendlove, Sarah McClung and Kassidy Burdette prepare and sell snow cones for Link Crew. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Luke Burroughs, Adam Wakoli, Max Herzog and Tim Le dance along the music played by the band and orchestra. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Despite the gloomy weather and sinking temperatures,  Citrus Valley High School’s many clubs and ASB set up booths, floats and activities to fundraise and celebrate the day before the school’s much-anticipated homecoming on Sept. 28, 2019.

The class of 2021 displays their class float for all to see during Fall Festival. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

The class of 2020 displays their class float, which Assistant Principal Curtis Marcell sums up as a visual representation of the year’s “2020 vision.” (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

During the hectic day, class periods were only 25 minutes long, the first rally of the year took place, Fall Festival began right after school and, lastly, Citrus Valley’s varsity football played against Grand Terrace High where, at halftime, the Homecoming King and Queen were revealed.

Ahlora Smith serves chicken tamales, beans and rice to customers for Ethic News. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Spanish club prepares nachos alongside DIY Club as it sells ice cream and soda. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Fall Festival itself was full of excitement as students enjoyed the various foods and drinks sold by clubs, the live performances and the simple joy spending time together. 

Jeremy Allen, musician in Citrus Valley’s band and orchestra, plays his trombone lively during Fall Festival. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Kelly Nguyen, president of Key Club, advertises taro bubble tea from Boba Tea House. (Ethan Dewri /Ethic Photo)

Ahlora Smith, CV chief executive officer, and Christina Andronescu, CV editor-in-chief, advertise Ethic News and its fundraising efforts. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Many clubs sold out quickly and are excited to begin planning how the funds will go toward their mission or activities. Sophia Cantuba, president of Make-A-Wish Club, is happy to announce that the club is “donating [all proceeds] to the Make-A-Wish foundation” to help fulfill sick childrens’ wishes. 

Chelsea Widjaja, secretary of Key Club, advertises Key Club’s Boba Tea House drinks to students. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Nena Ojukwu and Evadney Brooks, leaders of Black Student Union, sell chicken tenders, chips and cookies to fundraise for future events. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)