KEY WEST’S HOMECOMING TRADITIONS TURN 75

Key West's Homecoming Traditions Turn 75

Seventy-five years have passed, with a dozen presidents elected, wars fought, and music evolving from sock hops to hip hop.

The world has changed significantly since 1950, with advancements in technology and culture, and the end of segregated schools.

Despite these changes, Key West High School's football team will continue a 75-year tradition, taking the field for the 75th annual Homecoming game.

During halftime, the 75th Homecoming queen, voted by her fellow students, will be crowned.

This event highlights the island's treasured hometown traditions, which unite high school students across generations.

high school students of 1950 and 2025 are separated by 75 years of culture and technology, and yet united by an island that still treasures its hometown traditions.

Author's summary: Key West's Homecoming traditions celebrate 75 years.

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