Seventy-five years have passed since the first Homecoming game, with the country having elected a dozen presidents, fought and debated wars, and seen music evolve from sock hops to hip hop.
The world of 1950 is vastly different from that of today’s high school students in 2025, with changes in technology, culture, and society, including the transition from black and white TV and segregated schools.
Despite these changes, Key West High School continues to treasure its hometown traditions, including the annual Homecoming game and the crowning of the Homecoming queen, voted by fellow students.
This week, the school’s football team will take the field for the 75th annual Homecoming game, with the 75th Homecoming queen being crowned during halftime.
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 High School celebrates 75 years of Homecoming traditions.