Trojan Heads: Year Two CAS Blog Four

Homecoming has always been exciting. I’ve looked forward to the day every year since I first came to Carrollton in third grade (even if I’ve sometimes been excited just for the excuse to not do any work).

A staple of the day has always been the parade. Every class, sport, and club is represented in the parade, with the club nominating sweethearts to serve as pretty figureheads (the sweethearts get to play a role in the pep rally, ride around in the parade, and walk on the field during the football game).

With just how many sweethearts there are, they use large trojan head cutouts on their car to distinguish who they are and what club they represent. The act of creating these trojan heads is possible through the art club and National Art Honors Society. I have been a member of both and this year I am a member of the latter. This year is also my senior year, so there’s a bit more care and excitement surrounding the entire celebration. I feel like this year I really understand why so many people, especially the seniors, have been so happy for the arriving of homecoming. Not to mention, this year I know a majority of the sweethearts (not only because they’re in my class, but also because I am one myself). All of this drove me to put my all in helping make the trojan heads.

I started helping in the middle of September, before any orders were submitted. I traced and cut the trojan heads. Once more orders were in I claimed two. These were my responsibility to complete. I began by sketching the orders on small paper. Once this was done I was able to sketch on the actual poster board. I put time in using different paint and glitter to customize each trojan head. I put in multiple hours to finish my orders, working on them every day in class and even using two full school days to finish the orders. In times of stress I called for the help of some of my friends, and the day before homecoming we all worked together to finish the trojan heads.

The entire process was stressful as it seemed like a race against time, however, I’m proud of what I was able to complete and happy I helped make the day exciting for everyone involved.

I learned how to not only work efficiently, but to also not procrastinate. I was also able to learn a bit about working with other people to complete tasks.

Looking back at the process is a bit bittersweet. I’m happy about what I did, what I learned, and that homecoming was a success. However, it is a little sad that it was my last homecoming and scary to think that high school will be over soon and that everything will be different.

I honestly didn’t think to take any pictures while I was working, so sorry!