The air buzzed with school spirit as Citrus Stadium filled with cheers, music from Night Shift and lively conversation during Citrus College’s 110th anniversary homecoming celebration.
Alumni, students, faculty and community members gathered on Oct. 25 to celebrate the milestone with club booths, live entertainment and football under the stadium lights.
Citrus College Superintendent/President Greg Schulz said the event was about honoring the college’s legacy while uniting the campus community.
“I love bringing back the former Citrus College students back to campus,” Schulz said. “I get to see many of them throughout the year, and when I see them, I say welcome home.”
The homecoming football game followed the celebration, with Citrus facing Moorpark College. Despite a strong performance, the Owls fell 42–27, dropping to 2–3 in conference and 4–4 overall.
Head coach Brandon Hayashi said the team is focused on resilience and growth.
“Despite the loss, we are going to be able to film, adapt, adjust, correct and be able to move on,” Hayashi said. “Trying to be better, whether it’s academically and athletically or even football-wise by itself, it will progress forward”
Quarterback Brian Salazar Jr. threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Cameron Bateman, Lorenza Simmons and Drew Tapley for the touchdowns. Running back Isaiah McKee rushed for 70 yards and scored a touchdown, while Bear Baker led the defense with 11 tackles.
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society Club, Real Estate Club, Architecture Club, Veterans Success Center and Night Shift band filled the stadium walkway with games, giveaways and performances.
“It feels nice. You feel the spirit that was kind of lost in COVID-19, you feel it coming back,” said Nic Estey, a member of Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society Club and the Real Estate Club. “You feel the youth, and it’s good to be outside.”
The cosmetology program also joined in on the festivities, offering hairstyling to guests outside of the stadium.
“It’s nice to work on people who aren’t in the program,” said Raquel Ramirez, a cosmetology student. She added that students usually practice on doll heads or each other during class, so styling guests felt different and exciting.
