Archdiocesan high schools to observe homecoming weekends

By John Gleason

Both of Denver’s archdiocesan high school football teams will play their homecoming games this weekend and as part of the festivities alumni organizations from the schools are inviting all graduates to come out and support their respective alma maters.

On Sept. 26 before the Holy Family Tigers take on the Jefferson Saints, the alumni organization will be hosting the annual Chili Supper in the school cafeteria. Alumni will remember that on the days when chili was served for lunch at the school, desert considered of delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, a tradition which was resurrected last year.  Cost of the supper is $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens; children under the age of 7 are admitted free. 

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at the stadium behind the school, 5195 W. 144th Ave. in Broomfield.  Additional alumni information can be found on the school’s Web site, holyfamilyhs.com.

The same weekend, the Bishop Machebeuf High School Buffaloes will be hosting The Pinnacle on Sept. 27.  In honor of this 50th homecoming celebration, the school will be holding a tailgate barbecue for all alumni and families in the parking lot of the Aurora Public Stadium, 1250 Chambers Road at 5:30 p.m.  Alumni and their families will also be admitted to the football game immediately following the barbecue free of charge for the 7 p.m. kick off.
There barbecue is free but attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. to Kim Jetton at 303-344-0082 Ext. 22.  For more information, visit the school’s Web site, machebeuf.org.

Friends and alumni of both schools are reminded to mark down on their calendar that these two football teams will be competing for the coveted Loretto Trophy when they meet for the final game of the regular season on Nov. 1 at Aurora Stadium.

The trophy, so named for the Sisters of Loretto who taught at both institutions, is awarded to the school that wins the football game between the two rivals.  Holy Family has had custody of the trophy for several years, but Machebeuf promises this year’s game to be a contest not to be forgotten.  The kickoff of the Nov. 1 game will be 7 p.m.