FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The theme of Fairhope Homecoming 2009 is MOTOWN “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.”

Spirit Week activities included a Battle of the Bands, dressing in daily theme outfits, decorating the halls, and a pep rally.

The Homecoming parade was held Thursday, Oct. 8 in downtown Fairhope at 6 p.m. A bonfire at the bay concluded the festivities.

The Pirate football team host the Robertsdale Bears Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at Volanta Park; and the Homecoming Dance took place Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the Fairhope Civic Center.

The 2009 Homecoming Court included: Seniors Victoria Roszkowski, Sara Grace McClain, Jana Pitman, Andrea Mason, Jane Torbert, Samantha Davis and Suzanne Cook; Juniors Kyndall Haywood, Kiley Gratkowski, Jessica Bunch and Mary-Payne Watson; Sophomores Mary Grace Baker, and Mallory Pitts; and Freshmen Paxton Johnson and Gray Adams.