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HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years AGO
DEPUTY EDITOR, FEATURES Heidi Desch is the Deputy Editor at the Daily Inter Lake, overseeing coverage of arts, culture, lifestyle, community, and business. Desch leads reporters in developing stories that highlight the people, traditions, and events shaping Northwest Montana, guiding content across print and digital platforms. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, including serving as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, Desch is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism. She has received multiple Montana Newspaper Association awards, including part of the team leading the Daily Inter Lake to Best Daily Newspaper in Montana Award and the General Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025. IMPACT: Heidi’s work connects readers with stories that deepen the understanding of the community beyond daily news. | September 13, 2016 3:25 PM
Whitefish High School is gearing up for it annual homecoming festivities set for next week.
Events runs Sept. 19-24 with activities for students, parents and community members. The week is filed with a host of athletic and community activities.
On Monday, froshmore and junior varsity volleyball and froshmore football both kick off the week against Eureka. Volleyball is in the gym starting at 4:15 and football plays at 5 p.m.
On Tuesday, WHS will hold a parents open house from 6-8 p.m., followed by the community bonfire and pep-rally at 8:30 p.m. at the school.
On Thursday, all volleyball teams face off against Polson beginning at 4:15 p.m.
On Friday at 4:30 p.m., the Homecoming Parade begins at Memorial Field travels north along Pine Avenue onto Second Street before turning north at Whitefish Middle School then turning west on Railway Street before making its way down Central Avenue to Fourth Street and coming to an end at WHS,
Immediately following the parade, the Bulldog Booster Club will host a barbecue at Memorial Park. Burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. Booster Club donations will be accepted.
That night the Bulldog football team takes on Corvallis at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field.
On Saturday, soccer wraps up the week with games at Memorial Field. The girls play at 5 p.m., followed by the boys at 7 p.m.
Those wanting to participate in the Homecoming Parade and business window decorating competition, with the goal of turning the town green and gold, should start planing now to show their support for the Whitefish Bulldogs. The deadline for entries into the parade is Sept. 20 at noon.
For more information on the parade including a link to the parade route, guidelines and entry forms, visit the high school website at http://whs.wsd44.org/ or stop by the main office and pick up a packet. For questions, please contact the Whitefish High School main office at 862-8600 ext 400 or email Jenny St. Onge at [email protected] or contact Damian Estrada at [email protected].
Area businesses will soon receive a letter explaining the window competition, but any further questions can be directed to Adrienne Johnson at 862-8600 Ext. 429 or [email protected].
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