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Spirit night and a Facetime video highlight homecoming
By Caitlin Yamada, The Union
Sep. 28, 2020 1:00 am
WASHINGTON - Trashaun Willis and Trina Griffin were crowned homecoming king and queen Thursday night. Griffin was not able to attend in person, but Trashaun FaceTimed her so she could still see and hear the ceremony.
The fall homecoming court sat off to the side of the track watching the festivities. The court included: Trina Griffin, Brynn Beenblossom, Josie Tanner, Kellie Dallmeyer, Hannah Rees, Cooper Reed, Roy Carter, Trashaun Willis, Kael Adam and Wyatt Stout.
The event at Case Field featured performances by the marching band, the drill team and cheer squad. The fall sports teams introduced their seniors and talked about the season so far.
Stands full of parents, classmates and community members cheered for the performances and court throughout the night.
Willis carried his phone with Griffin as he was introduced. Willis is involved in football, basketball and peer helping. He is still deciding on a college to study psychology.
Griffin is involved in soccer and National Honor Society. Griffin's future plans are undecided.
Marching band seniors introduced themselves during the spirit night on Thursday (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Washington marching band performed two songs during the homecoming spirit night. Though the band was not able to have a marching season they still prepared music and sets (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Washington marching band performed two songs during the homecoming spirit night. Though the band was not able to have a marching season they still prepared music and sets (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The cheerleaders performed a few cheers for the crowed throughout the spirit night on Thursday. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Marching band seniors introduced themselves during the spirit night on Thursday (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Josie Tanner and Kael Adam being introduced during the homecoming coronation (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Brynn Beenblossom and Cooper Reed being introduced during the homecoming coronation (Caitlin Yamada, The Union)
Kellie Dallmeyer and Wyatt Stout being introduced during the homecoming coronation (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Trashaun Willis and Trina Griffin via video chat being introduced during the homecoming coronation (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Hannah Rees and Roy Carter being introduced during the homecoming coronation (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Trashaun Willis was crowned Washington homecoming king during the spirit night on Thursday (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Kellie Dallmeye excitedly carrying Trina Griffin via video chat to the chair after she was announced as homecoming queen (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
Trashaun Willis talking to Trina Griffin after they were announced as the homecoming queen and king during spirit night on Thursday (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Washington homecoming court posed for photos after the queen and king were announced. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The junior attendants Kenley Steen and Axel Six walking to the stage with flowers and the envelops containing the winners (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)

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