Homecoming Top 12 announced

September 8, 2023

(Top) Mitchell Seykora, Jack Strom, Jacob Ginskey, Owen Beyer, Thomas Herzog, 3rd row: Henry Hilgendorf, Ethan Armstrong, Molly Achterkirch, MaKenna Neumann, Faisal Farah, Caleb Dibble, Jackson DeGrood. 2nd Row: Ashton Kraus, Zoie Roush, Elizabeth Radel, Ava Otto, Laken Meier, Kate Sande. Front Row: Anna Cox, Mariah Cuellar, Victoria Contreras, Carsyn Brady, Emma Johnson Not Pictured: Torrin Smith

OHS has many activities planned for homecoming week. (Amanda Clubb)

Owatonna High School’s 2023 Homecoming Royalty was announced on Friday, Sept. 8.

The Top 12 Queen candidates are Molly Achterkirch, Carsyn Brady, Victoria Contreras, Anna Cox, Mariah Cuellar, Emma Johnson, Laken Meier, MaKenna Neumann, Ava Otto, Elizabeth Radel, Zoie Roush and Kate Sande.

The Top 12 King candidates are Ethan Armstrong, Owen Beyer, Jackson DeGrood, Caleb Dibble, Faisal Farah, Jacob Ginskey, Thomas Herzog, Henry Hilgendorf, Ashton Kraus, Mitchell Seykora, Torrin Smith and Jack Strom.

Queen candidate Laken Meier said, “I honestly didn’t expect to be here, so I’m just excited for this experience.”

Candidates will be narrowed down to the Top 5 on Friday, Sept. 15 at the homecoming pep fest. Coronation of the king and queen will be on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in the new OHS auditorium.

Homecoming week is Sept. 25-29. The homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 in the OHS gym at 9 p.m.

About the Contributors

Amanda Clubb, Writer

Amanda Clubb is a junior at OHS this year. This is her second year on the Magnet staff. Clubb is involved in student council, DECA, SHOC, band, Students for Life, tennis and track. Outside of school, Clubb loves to read, play the flute and spend time with her family and friends. She joined Magnet because she loves to write and be involved at school. Clubb is excited to be a part of the OHS Magnet staff this year and is looking forward to her junior year.

Joanna Haggerty, Web Designer

Joanna Haggerty is a junior this year at OHS. This year she is an active member of the OHS community. She is involved in DECA, Students for Life Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girls tennis and is a new member to Concert Choir. Outside of school, Haggerty is a member of her church choir and enjoys spending time with friends. Haggerty has no permanent plans for the future but does know she wants to attain a four year college for business and law. This is Haggerty's second year involved in Magnet and she loves it because it makes her feel more confident in her writing, photography and communication skills.