One chance to make a first impression. One chance to shine. One night only. Francis Howell high schools will have the chance to showcase their students at this year’s Howell-a-Palooza event. It will be held at Francis Howell on Sept. 10th from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Formerly known as the Howell Preview, Howell-a-Palooza will feature a wide array of events and entertainment.
For those who want dinner and a show, Howell-a-Palooza will feature “A Taste of Howell” with a sampling from over 40 restaurants in the area. For more fast-paced excitement, attendants will be graced by the district’s marching bands, cheer squads, and dance teams. Blood drive and voter registration services will also be available.
“I’m excited for Howell-a-Palooza,” band member senior Jessica Winkle said. “It has given us something
to work for.”
Howell-a-palooza will provide its younger audience with additional exhibits, including a magic house and some mad science activities.
North will be represented by the Knightpride marching band. The band has been working on this year’s show “Transfiguration: a New Beginning” since early July and members feel that Howell-a-Palooza will serve the band greatly.
“I think it’s extra practice for us to get ready for big competitions,” flute section leader senior Jennifer Raster said. “But it’s still going to be fun.”
This will be the band’s first time performing in front of a large crowd after their performance on Black and Gold day. With both events under their belt, the band feels that they will better prepared for future shows.
“It’s going awesome,” Winkle said. “We’re getting so much accomplished and I feel that we’re cleaning early on so we will benefit from that in the future.”