Early-arriving Northampton Area High School students are anxious for an evening of fun, music and friends to celebrate the school's 2021 Homecoming at a dance, held Oct. 16 at the high school.

From left, Autumn Tone, 11th grade; Danica Snyder, 12th grade; Edward Straus, 11th grade; and Brooke Dunn, 11th grade, take a moment together in the school cafeteria for refreshments and conversation.

Tenth-grader Brandon Burns (left) and 11th-grader Jeff Head enjoy the festivities at Homecoming. NAHS adhered to the Pennsylvania Department of Education COVID-19 masking guidelines.

PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ A group of students enjoy dancing to the music and lighting of A-Plus DJ during the celebration.

Ninth-grade students Hannah Kitzhoffer (left) and Jacob Read pause for a photo booth picture to commemorate their attendance at the Homecoming dance.

Happy to be at Homecoming are ninth-graders, from left, Hannah Kospiah, Grace Kirby and Mylea Lambert.

Decorations adorn the Northampton Area High School gymnasium, transforming it into a festive location for Homecoming.