Hempfield High School will hold its homecoming festivities from Wednesday, Oct. 1, to Saturday, Oct. 4.

The occasion will get underway Oct. 1 with the junior/senior football game and crowning of the homecoming king at 7 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 3, the Black Knights' varsity football team will play Wilson at 7 p.m. and the homecoming queen will be announced.

The homecoming parade will be held Oct. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m., featuring the Hempfield High School marching band, homecoming court, sports teams, and emergency vehicles.

Parking will be available in the high school lots. Following the parade, there will be food trucks in the quad lot. Spectators should set up their blankets and chairs by 9:30 a.m., while being mindful of people's property.

The parade will begin in front of the high school on Stanley Avenue, then go left on Bank and Elizabeth streets and Emily Avenue. It will turn right on Stanley Avenue and then left on Barbara Street down to Kauffman Road. The parade will end in the guest lot on Mumma Drive.

The homecoming dance will be held Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.

The homecoming queen candidates are Olivia Denlinger, Izzy Heisey, Julia Sweigart, Maira Virmani, Avery Wilson, Autumn Winand, and Elli Yaeger.

Olivia Denlinger is the daughter of Kala and Mitch Denlinger of Landisville. Olivia is a member of Sisterhood Club and powderpuff football.

Izzy Heisey is the daughter of Lenny and Jodi Heisey of Mountville. Izzy is a member of the varsity track team for both the winter and spring teams and is a varsity cheerleader. She is part of National Honor Society (NHS), Video Production Club, and Anchor Club. Izzy is part of Hempfield's Comm Tech Program and powderpuff.

Julia Sweigart is the daughter of Amanda Wamsley and Dale Sweigart of Lancaster. Julia is a member of NHS, Anchor Club, and Varsity Club. She is a member of the varsity track team for both the winter and spring teams. She is a varsity cheerleader and a member of the senior powderpuff team..

Maira Virmani is the daughter of Samia Virmani and Zahid Virmani of Landisville. Maira is a member of Varsity Club and served as president for two years. She is a member of Student Council and served as a class representative for four years. She is the founder of the Order of the Black Knight Award. Maira is a team manager and social media manager for the varsity football team. She is a member of NHS and senior powderpuff.

Avery Wilson is the daughter of Michelle Wilson and Jim Wilson of Lancaster. She is a member of the girls' soccer team. She is part of her class steering committee, Sisterhood Club, and Varsity Club. She is also a member of the Unified track team.

Autumn Winand is the daughter of Nancy Cooney and David Winand of Rohrerstown. Autumn is a member of the swimming and diving team, the cross-country team, and Hempfield track and field. She is part of Anchor Club, NHS, Varsity Club, and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). She participates in the Reading Olympics and Coding Club.

Elli Yaeger is the daughter of Viktoria and Henry Yaeger of Landisville. In school, Elli is a member of the varsity track and field team for both the winter and spring teams. She is part of the NHS, FBLA, Varsity Club, Environmental Club, Yearbook Committee, and the school newspaper.

The homecoming king candidates are Olanrewaju "Junior" Abiola, Ethan Albright, Ace Brown, Cadyn Buckwalter, Derek Katch, Wilder Long, and Aaron Tran.

Olanrewaju "Junior" Abiola is the son of Olanrewaju Abiola of East Petersburg and the late Justine Steadley. At school, Junior is on the football team and attends CTC full time.

Ethan Albright is the son of Jennifer and Justin Albright of Farmdale. Ethan is a member of the boys' soccer team, NHS, Anchor Club, and FBLA. He is the founder and president of Coding Club, and he is the president of Student Council.

Ace Brown is the son of Megan and Todd Brown of East Hempfield. Ace is a member of FBLA and Video Production Club. He is involved in Hempfield's Comm Tech Program and is a media manager for HSDTV7.

Cadyn Buckwalter is the son of Aimee and Dave Buckwalter of Landisville. Cadyn is a member of the varsity football team, where he serves as captain. He is a member of NHS and FBLA.

Derek Katch is the son of Steve and Susan Katch of Lancaster. Derek is a member of the varsity football team, where he serves as captain. He is also a member of the varsity baseball team.

Wilder Long is the son of Jenn Coldren and Michael Long of Landisville. Wilder throws discus and shot put for the track and field team. He is also a member of the varsity baseball team. Wilder is part of Chamber Choir and NHS. He also has a counseling internship at Landisville Middle School.

Aaron Tran is the son of Linda and Alex Tran of Landisville. Aaron is a member of Dance Theatre and Hempfield Singers.