A Night Across the Spider-Verse: Hoco 2025

Courtesy of KENNEDY ASB

By Addison Aguirre, Sports Editor

This year's Hoco theme and dance swung in from another universe! On Oct. 11, 2025, Kennedy students wore dance shoes and thwiped along to “A Night Across the Spider-Verse” at Kennedy High from 7 to 11 p.m. Our own ASB hosted the dance which cost studetns $65- $80, depending on when they purchased the ticket and whether or not they had an ASB card.

Almost everyone said the Hoco dance was amazing. People stated that it was so fun, was put on very well, and was exciting to attend. ASB really did a good job on the dance, and it was so fun for everyone to go to.

The live band, decorations, people, and overall vibe were amazing, making it feel even more special. Everyone singing along and dancing to the DJ’s music just made it feel so in the moment.

“While the songs were playing, you were just in the moment, and everyone around you just made it feel like you were having so much fun,” freshman Samantha Torrez said.

As for the pep rally, people thought it was okay. Students described it as crowded, boring, and said that ASB should choose better games.

Crowding was a big issue. People were so close together and everyone was getting kneed in the back. Boring might be right too since there were three dances all performed by cheer. Although they did great dances, three was just too much.

Lastly, the games weren’t exciting to watch. The ASB staff should choose volunteers in the crowd to get everyone excited. For it being the first pep rally, ASB did okay and has a few small things to improve on.

“It takes a lot of time and effort to put on something like the pep rally, and as ASB, we did as good as possible,” freshman Jordynn Addie said.

“A Night Across the Spider-Verse” had been a somewhat controversial theme. From seniors to freshmen, everyone had a different opinion. Some thought it was a unique and cool theme; others did not. Many people thought the theme was hard to dress for and even to decorate.

“I think the hoco theme is okay, it’s cool, but I just don’t know what to wear with it without it being basic,” freshman Brooke Srey said.

The first dance of the 2025-2026 school year changed everyone's thoughts on this homecoming theme. No matter if it was positive or negative. ASB put on the dance very well, making it an unforgettable memory for every person going freshman to senior. Way to start the year!