All hail Hampton: 'Talbot Tailgate' kicks off homecoming celebration
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Students had the opportunity to visit different booths sponsored by district clubs and athletics.
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A large banner was hung to welcome those attending the tailgate.
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Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence had
a wheel ready for anyone willing to take chance.
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Students were given a chance to wrestle against
a sumo wrestler.
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A Hampton student takes a shot at Talbot mascot.
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A Hampton Talbots arch was set up to greet those entering the tailgate area.
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The Hampton Wresting team had a booth with a sumo wrestling theme.
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Hampton wrestlers got into a sumo wrestling suit to help fundraising activities.
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Hampton apparel was available for sale at some of the booths.
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Hampton Girls Volleyball had food offerings at their booth.
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Hampton Cheer held a raffle for baskets to raise funds.
Hampton School District kicked off its homecoming celebration with a “Talbot Tailgate” party before the game Oct. 1.
The event was held at the middle school side parking lot and kept everyone entertained until the beginning of the football game vs. Greensburg Salem.
Booths from many different organizations throughout the district offered food, games and Hampton gear to the large crowd who came out to start the festivities early.
Residents were treated to a win by the Talbots over Greensburg Salem’s Golden Lions, 45-6.
Cindy Alexander is a Trib Total Media contributing writer.
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