All six county schools crowned their Homecoming royalty for 2024 in September. Learn more about the celebrations and view photos below.
Centerville
Centerville’s Senior Homecoming Court included Makenna Hartman, Timmy Wright, Paytyn Elsrod, Jacob Vredeveld, Michelle Martin, Jack Sewell, Queen Olivia Van Winkle and King Aiden Hoelscher. The queen and king were crowned during the Bulldogs’ game against Winchester on Sept. 13.
The theme of the Homecoming parade was “We’re Your Worst Nightmare,” and a semi-formal dance took place Sept. 14. Theme dress days included Minions from “Despicable Me,” tie-dye, jerseys, Jinx Day (Winchester’s black and gold) and Bulldog Spirit.
Juniors Taylor Lickfelt and Gavyn Steele, sophomores Tori Pullon and Coltyn Morris and freshmen Bowie Frame and Mattias Hemlin were named princesses and princes.
Centerville’s Senior Homecoming Court, from left: Makenna Hartman, Timmy Wright, Paytyn Elsrod, Jacob Vredeveld, Michelle Martin, Jack Sewell, Queen Olivia Van Winkle and King Aiden Hoelscher. Photo by DAJO Photos 
CHS Homecoming Queen Senior Olivia Van Winkle and CHS Homecoming King Senior Aiden Hoelscher. Photo by DAJO Photos 
CHS Underclass Homecoming Court (L-R) Juniors Taylor Lickfelt and Gavyn Steele; Sophomores Tori Pullon and Coltyn Morris; Freshmen Bowie Frame and Mattias Hemlin. Photo by DAJO Photos
Hagerstown
Homecoming at Hagerstown included colorful soft drinks and dress-up days. Clothing themes included college gear, twins, Hawaiian clothing, pajamas and purple/gold school gear on Friday, Sept. 13, for the football game against Union County. The junior class sold boba drinks, featuring a base of sweet tea, lemonade or Sprite, enhanced with strawberry, blueberry, mango or kiwi.
This year’s court included seniors King Aiden Grover and Queen Emma Jarrett, AJ Shilling and Alyssa Walker, and Anthony Kelley and Addison Payne.
Lincoln
Lincoln offered several Homecoming activities including theme dress days, class games and a parade. Clothing themes included USA, parent’s closet, Hawaii and blue/gold. On Sept. 18, the public could watch powderpuff football, boys volleyball, dodgeball and a water jug relay.
On Sept. 20, a parade along U.S. 40 featured retired teacher Trina Gulde, a 1981 alumna who taught 36 years for WWS, as grand marshal. Lincoln alumni were recognized at the football game, and a dance took place Sept. 21.
Lincoln’s Homecoming court nominees include, front row, from left: Maddi Goulding, Luna Garcia, Addy Ross, Paige Robinson, Payton Munchel, Queen Brynn Fahl, Addyson Pitcock, Princess Paige Pitcock, Reilynn Ferguson and Chevelle Rose, back row Prince Noah Patterson, Jack Patton, Braxton Dick, Ben Bates, Gage Sherwood, Dustin Lunsford, Colton Cupp, King Hunter Strait, Charlie Wadsworth and Logan Gambill. Supplied Photo 
Lincoln cheerleaders share a laugh while riding in the Sept. 20 Homecoming parade in Cambridge City. Photo by Lilley Photography 
On Sept. 20, a parade along U.S. 40 featured retired teacher Trina Gulde, a 1981 alumna who taught 36 years for WWS, as grand marshal. Photo by Lilley Photography 
Lincoln’s Homecoming royalty is crowned during halftime. Photo by Lilley Photography
Northeastern
Northeastern continued its Red Wagon Parade tradition and added a semi-formal dance for its Homecoming celebration. During the parade Sept. 13, fall athletes walked the track and clubs showed the “floats” they’ve built out of wagons too. Afterward, staff competed against students in three games, and the winners pied the losing teams. On Sept. 14, students gathered to dance. School officials believe it’s the school’s first semi-formal Homecoming dance.
Northeastern’s Homecoming court includes seniors Brailey Day, Kameron Crawford, Korbyn Lehman, Colton Creech, King Zane Schneider, Queen Payton Gross, Rachel Berry and Kaiden White; freshmen Madilyn Stroh and Zachary Wright; sophomores Trent Deloney and Baylee White; and juniors Peter Hicks and Joanna Welin.
Richmond
Richmond High School’s Homecoming court candidates are Keena Barker, Maren Bolser, Queen Gabi Demotte, Amari Jackson and Shaylon Sexton. King candidates are Cliff Attis, King Mason Carpenter, Jacob George, Liam Hart and Deontae Watkins. The king and queen were crowned during Friday night’s football game against Marion.
RHS’ “Red/White — Light Up the Night” informal dance on Saturday included a 360 photo experience and arcade games. The weeklong Homecoming celebration included the district’s younger students as well. Students and staff from across Richmond Community Schools participated in the Wednesday, Sept. 18, parade that honored RHS distinguished alumnus Rick Ahaus and theme dress days. Themes included character day, twins, camouflage, teachers/students trading roles, and Red Devil Pride. Class games followed the parade. Supplied
Seton Catholic High School’s Homecoming court is introduced at a pep rally. Several activities were organized during Homecoming Week, including a pep rally, theme dress days such as Hawaiian and country vs. country club, and a fan tailgate before the Cardinals’ Homecoming volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 20, against Liberty Christian.
A dance took place Saturday, Sept. 21. Court members are seniors Jackie Clemente, Trinity Moses, Bryn VanVleet, Chris Grujoski, Eric Parker and Grant Semler; juniors Kaydence Burkhardt and Sam Himes; sophomores Preston Pipenger and Sara Swinney; and freshmen Jolie Scherschel and Colin Murray.
A version of this article appeared in the September 25 2024 print edition of the Western Wayne News.