Zander Dutra, right, Wheaton Homecoming King, crowns Melanie Hang as Homecoming Queen Friday during the coronation at Wheaton High School prior to the contest against Hurley. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Wheaton sophomore Carolina Sanchez and freshman Miranda Gallemore dance during their introduction in Wheaton’s Homecoming festivities. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comKindergarten attendant Karah Kinnaman broke out a smile as she held the flowers soon to be given to Wheaton’s Homecoming Queen. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comKindergarten attendant Waylon Gudgell holds a signed basketball with the Queen’s crown prior to coronation at Wheaton’s Homecoming on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktrout-man@ cassville-democrat.comThe 2024 Wheaton homecoming court includes, front row, from left: Kindergarten attendants Karah Kinnaman and Waylon Gudgell. Second row: Freshman Meyah Peckam, senior Kenzie Robbins, junior and Queen Melanie Hang, senior Hailey Vandergrift and sophomore Mallory Kelly. Back row: senior Michael Hang, senior Blake Morgan, senior and King Zander Dutra, senior Fernando Gonzalez and junior Houston Roller. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
