This year’s king and queen Kassim Johnson (’23) and Kate’ Robinson (’23) campaigned for weeks and gained support from their friends ultimately resulting in their win! Both seniors wanted to do something memorable for their last year and running for king and queen was just that! Although the whole process took a lot of preparation between picking out dresses and suits and getting ready it was worth it in the end and this will be a memory Johnson and Robinson will have forever.

Why did you run for homecoming king/ queen?
KR: “I ran for homecoming queen because it’s my senior year and I’ve never run for homecoming before so I thought why not!”
KJ: “Homecoming is during football season so I might as well become kin and represent the team!”

How did you feel when you found out?
KR: “I felt loved and grateful because everyone was cheering and supporting me and I couldn’t believe I actually won.”
KJ: “I felt good, a big rush of energy came when I pulled out the sword it was quite an experience.”

What song do you want to dance to with the king/queen at homecoming?
KR: “I want to dance to “Teach Me How to Dougie”.”
KJ: “Ouu “Hit the Quan”!”

What are you most excited about for homecoming?
KR: “I’m most excited for the memories and dancing with my friends.”
KJ: “I’m excited in general, ready to turn up.”

How would you rate your homecoming experience on a scale from 1-10?
KJ: “Homecoming was like a 4/10, they had a bad DJ.”
KR: ” I rate it a 6/10″

What was your favorite part of the night?
KJ: “My favorite part of the night was when “Hit the Quan” came on and everyone started doing the dance.”
KR: “My favorite part of the night was going to IHop with my friends”