Students, staff and faculty at Riverbank High School celebrated Homecoming Week last week on campus and around town.

The theme this year was “Once Upon a Homecoming,” with dress up days set to different themes along the way.

Monday was Toy Story day — Cowboys vs Aliens. Students were encouraged to dress like a cowboy or an alien, or wear yellow.

Tuesday, it was Chip and Dale — Twin Day. Participants were asked to match with their ‘bestie’ or wear red.

Wednesday was Monster University — Career Day. Dressing up as a future career, wearing college gear or wear green.

On Thursday, it was Up-Kinder vs Aliens — dressing up like a kindergartener or a senior citizen, or wear blue.

And on Friday, Oct. 4, it was Class Colors. Freshmen were to wear white, sophomores, maroon; juniors were in silver or gray; seniors in black.

Part of the celebration during the busy week included the traditional Powder Puff football game, pitting the senior and freshman girls against the sophomore and junior girls. The sophomore/junior team won, 20-15. Last year, it was the same result, a victory, 14-6, over the senior/freshman team.

Of course, the varsity football game was part of the festivities on Friday night, and things concluded with a big Homecoming Dance on Saturday night, in the Bruin Gym, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Attendance was free to all RHS students.

The varsity football Bruins got everyone in a good mood with a shutout win over the visiting Gustine Reds on the gridiron.

Taking home the honors as Homecoming Royalty were King Esteban Ruiz and Queen Naomi Jimenez.