As the school year goes along, Homecoming is just around the corner. And you know what that means… HOCO PROPOSALS! On October 12, Servite will be hosting the beloved Homecoming Dance. As much as we all love receiving creative posters with either flowers or candies, have you ever wondered what goes through a Servite boy’s head before they ask you the long awaited question? What kind of guts does it take to ask such a simple phrase?
I think the most nerve-wracking part is having a conversation with the girl’s father. Don’t forget about THE handshake that is exchanged between the boy and the father that determines whether or not the father approves. Ladies, grab some popcorn or your favorite treat and let’s get the real answers that we have all been waiting for from our Servite brothers.
Servite students Gavin Barnard ‘26, Jack Wright ‘26, and Max Vallejo ‘28 have gladly volunteered to share their experiences about asking their date to Homecoming:
What goes through your head before asking a girl to HOCO?
Gavin: Before asking someone to HOCO, that’s not already your girlfriend, the worst part is when a family member or someone else opens the door and you have that awkward interaction. It is especially scary if it’s her dad.
Max: The things that went through my head were how nervous I was because there were a lot of people watching me because I asked her at a football game on the field.
Jack: Not a lot goes through my head before I ask, except it’s kind of nerve-wracking because if she says no then it’s going to be really awkward.
How important is the poster/flowers? And who makes it for you?
Gavin: A lot goes into making sure the poster is good and planning a good time to ask, and to me the poster and flowers are important to show you care.
Max: The flowers and posters are very important because girls like that stuff. And my poster was fire because I made it.
Jack: I think the flowers and posters are important because it shows you care.
Does it matter if it’s in public or at their house?
Gavin: Asking in public or their house makes no difference, except in public with friends can be more fun!
Max: It matters where you ask the girl because you should talk to her beforehand and ask to see where she wants to be asked. You don’t want to make her feel uncomfortable.
Jack: I don’t think asking in public or private makes a difference, it’s just about what you think is best.
Well ladies, we finally know what guts it takes to ask a girl to Homecoming. Maybe we should think twice before we say that it’s not that hard to ask. I can’t wait to see more creative HOCO proposals within the next few weeks. Happy Homecoming!
