PHOTOS: RHS Students Spread Contagious Energy During Homecoming Coronation/Pep Fest

The gymnasium was full of students adorned in navy, green and gold colors Friday at the annual homecoming coronation/pepfest, and students excitedly took part in the victory cheer, tug-o'-war and crowning of the homecoming king and queen.

According to Assistant Principal Kimberly Budde, the homecoming court was introduced to the student body on Monday during a special ceremony. Students voted this past Wednesday for their king and queen, and the seniors' ballots were counted twice (as usual).

During the homecoming coronation and pepfest Friday afternoon, it was announced that seniors Sam Richardville and Anna Woodcock were crowned this year's king and queen, respectfully.

As for tonight, a before the game, and Mayor Bill Droste said at a September City Council meeting that he highly encouraged the community to attend the ceremony.

According to the high school's website, the school will be honoring "its alumni who have given their lives in service to our country in a ceremony which includes the performance of America the Beautiful by the choir and band and presentation of a memorial plaque. Members of the 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls will be there to present the colors."