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WMU gears up for homecoming against Montezuma

Boom Night kicks off WMU Homecoming

AnnaMarie Kruse

Sep. 16, 2024 12:06 pm, Updated: Sep. 17, 2024 7:17 am

WINFIELD — After going up against WACO last Friday for the Warriors’ homecoming game, Winfield-Mt. Union prepares for its own homecoming this Friday, Sept. 20.

WMU King and Queen Cooper Buffington and Olivia Martinez were crowned at Sunday night's Boom Night in Winfield. (Photo by Rebecca Bender)
WMU King and Queen Cooper Buffington and Olivia Martinez were crowned at Sunday night's Boom Night in Winfield. (Photo by Rebecca Bender)

The festivities kicked off Sunday, Sept. 15 with the coronation of 2024 WMU Homecoming King Cooper Buffington and Queen Olivia Martinez. The rest of the court included queen candidates: Pacey Schlee, Sofia Boschi, Josie Nelson, Rachel Tapia, and Summer Neubauer; and king candidates: Kohlby Newsom, Sheaden Adams, Jake Edwards, and Sinjin Brown. Additionally, Ceila Malone and Henry Shinstock served as this year’s Junior Royalty.

WMU Homecoming Court celebrates Boom Night. Pictured from left front row: Junior Royalty - Ceila Malone and Henry ShinstockSecond row: Rachel Tapia, Pacey Schlee, Summer Neubauer, Cooper Buffington, Olivia Martinez, Josie Nelson, Sofia BoschiBack row: Sinjin Brown, Sheaden Adams, Jake Edwards, Kohlby Newsom and Bowen Thomson (Photo by Rebecca Bender)
WMU Homecoming Court celebrates Boom Night. Pictured from left front row: Junior Royalty — Ceila Malone and Henry Shinstock Second row: Rachel Tapia, Pacey Schlee, Summer Neubauer, Cooper Buffington, Olivia Martinez, Josie Nelson, Sofia Boschi Back row: Sinjin Brown, Sheaden Adams, Jake Edwards, Kohlby Newsom and Bowen Thomson (Photo by Rebecca Bender)
Junior Royalty Ceila Malone and Henry Shinstock hold onto the crowns before coronation. (Photo by Rebecca Bender)
Junior Royalty Ceila Malone and Henry Shinstock hold onto the crowns before coronation. (Photo by Rebecca Bender)

The rest of Boom Night continued with loud cheers as students played Boom Volleyball and Powder Puff Football. The night also featured a performance from the school’s dance team.

WMU's dance team pumps up the energy at Boom Night, Sunday. (Photo by Rebecca Bender)
WMU's dance team pumps up the energy at Boom Night, Sunday. (Photo by Rebecca Bender)

Students then came to school Monday for Pajama Day. They will continue dressing up their week with Celebrity/Character Day, Class Color Day, 80/90s Day, and School Spirit Day.

The homecoming parade will be Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday at 3:30 p.m. WMU will pump up the school spirit with a pep rally before the 7 p.m. game against Montezuma. Win or lose, the week will conclude with the homecoming dance from 9-11 p.m.

Comments: AnnaMarie.Kruse@southeastiowaunion.com
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