“I didn't participate a lot, but I went to homecoming. It was always fun to go.”

— Ellie Pellettiere, student, Olathe

“I remember the pep rally. That's the only thing I participated in — nothing else. Homecoming was a joke.”

— Pete Cashen, Free State Brewery, Hinsdale, Ill.

“I went to homecoming three times. It was OK. It didn't seem like all it was cracked up to be.”

— Garrett Dworkin, Free State Brewery, Lawrence

“I went to the dance, but I didn't go to the game or anything. I don't remember the king or queen.”

— Kelly Kearns, The Merc, Overland Park