2021 Johnston High School Homecoming was an event to remember

By PETE FONTAINE
Posted 11/8/21

Even though a week has passed, there’s still a big buzz about Johnston High School’s 2021 Homecoming.

Countless Johnstonians have heaped words of praise upon the unmatched celebration …

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2021 Johnston High School Homecoming was an event to remember

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Even though a week has passed, there’s still a big buzz about Johnston High School’s 2021 Homecoming.

Countless Johnstonians have heaped words of praise upon the unmatched celebration beginning with Dr. Bernard DiLullo, Jr., the town’s long-serving Superintendent of Schools.

“I — as well as everyone in town — appreciate all the work that goes into every activity under the supervision of (Principal) Dr. Donna Pennacchia and (Interim Assistant Principal) Susan Volante and the faculty and staff of Johnston High School,” DiLullo said earlier this week. “A special THANK YOU to Mr. (Greg) Russo for all his hard work in making the homecoming events each year special for all.”

Perhaps DiLullo, who like other Johnston school officials, marched in the town-wide parade as he has done through the years, best summed up what people have been saying since the week-long list of events that conclude on Oct. 23.

“We have a strong sense of community in Johnston and it was clearly evident at our homecoming again this year,” DiLullo offered. “I also want to thank the Johnston Lions Club for their ongoing generosity and support of our high school activities, especially the alumni breakfast.”

He even praised the JHS football Panthers emphasizing: “Unfortunately, our football team wasn’t able to defeat Pilgrim, however, they had an impressive season (and) have come together as a strong team under Coach (Joe) Acciardo’s leadership.”

Russo, who heads the JHS Science Department and serves as faculty advisor for the Student Council and SADD (Students against Dangerous Decisions), added: “Although I’ve been doing this for over 17 years, this Homecoming was especially gratifying. The kids and I had to overcome many roadblocks to make it as ‘normal’ as possible and give them a memorable time. The weather cooperated and everything went off without a hitch.”

He then issued a heartfelt: “THANK YOU to Dr. Pennacchia and Dr. DiLullo who kept an open mind to our suggestions and they never said no as long as we had a safe plan in place.”

The highly-popular JHS teacher also wanted it known about the “strong leadership that Student Council President Rebecca Clements displayed” adding that “that was crucial to our success and to her and the student advisors that worked so hard we owe then a special thanks to keep our traditions alive as well.”

Thus, it was another special success story in Johnston, replete with the crowning of King Jose Gonzales and Queen Glorianna Crichlow who received that coveted honor via a student vote from the 2021 Royal Court that included Joey Acciardo, Carlos Monteiro, Ryan Schino, Joe Vento, Janet Clements, Charlene Hohlmaier, Emily Iannuccilli and Rileigh Richard.

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