Spider-Man Homecoming: Cool or Cliché?

A Webtastic Time!//Sparking some debate, this year's Coronado’s theme has gotten mixed reviews. Homecoming is coming up, and students are eager to have a picturesque time!

With the excitement of homecoming spreading around Coronado, Cougars are gearing up for a thrilling event this year. The dance is set to take place on October 10th, 2025, and one of the biggest challenges each year is to find a fun theme that is relatable and relevant to our time. As a result, this year's nostalgic theme is “Spiderman Homecoming”, a nod to the popular 2017 blockbuster titled “Spider-Man: Homecoming”. However, while everyone loves Spider-Man, some students have differing opinions on this theme. 

“I really like the play on words this theme holds, and I do think it was well thought out, but what would I even wear?” Kate Wood, 11, said. 

Luckily, Coronado has a tradition of having a homecoming bash which allows students to wear attire ranging from casual to formal without stressing about matching the theme. Another cause for concern is the decor, which has the possibility of looking childish.

“The theme seems fun; I’m just a little worried that the decorations are going to give a little boy’s birthday party.” Ashna Shirodkar, 11, said. 

Since many students are eager to take pictures galore, they hope the decorations will set a background of Marvel magic for their social media feeds. On the other hand, plenty of students are showing great enthusiasm for the spectacular spidey theme. 

“I was, like, 10 years old when this movie came out, and I was obsessed with it, so it brings back lots of good memories,” Lillian Horowitz, 11, said. 

While some students at Coronado have expressed some apprehension toward the theme, others have said it has brought about great feelings of nostalgia. Picking this theme was a great opportunity for our high school students to revisit their childhoods in a fun and nostalgic way!

There’s no doubt that this movie evokes a touch of sentimentality within many students at Coronado. 

Without question, StuCo has put a lot of thought and effort into Spider-Man Homecoming, as evidenced by the Instagram video post depicting an action sequence of Spider-Man himself running to campus to reveal this year's theme. Like Spider-Man, StuCo knows that “with great power comes great responsibility”… to make sure Cougars have a super time! See you there, Cougars!

A Webtastic Time!//Sparking some debate, this year's Coronado’s theme has gotten mixed reviews. Homecoming is coming up, and students are eager to have a picturesque time!