DHS plans for safe, festive homecoming on Oct. 30th
Ten amazing DHS homecoming queen nominees are rolling out the red carpet for alumni, fans, families and visitors who are eager to celebrate Homecoming 2020 in a safe and festive environment.
According to Homecoming 2020 Sponsor Leanne Rogers, the annual homecoming parade on Thursday October 29th will be a “reverse parade” in the DHS parking lot starting at 5:30 p.m.
“The homecoming queen nominees will be lined up, smiling and waving from their vehicles, while people drive through to greet them,” said Rogers. “The pep rally will be outdoors at the DHS track immediately following the parade. Then on Friday night, October 30th at Munson Stadium, we will crown our 2020 DHS Homecoming Queen during halftime ceremonies.
“The things that have changed this year because of Covid are being implemented for the health and safety of everyone involved,” said Rogers. “There will be no Royalty Presentation of sweethearts and queen nominees at the high school, no traditional downtown parade although we hope everyone will drive out to DHS and enjoy the Reverse Parade, and no presentation of this year’s sweethearts before the game on Friday night. We’re just trying to keep things as safe as possible for everyone involved.”
Rogers says the young ladies in this year’s DHS homecoming court are great kids and strong role models who are actively involved in their school and community. “Our homecoming queen nominees are very excited about the week’s upcoming events and are proud and honored to have been chosen by their classmates to represent Denison High School.”
The DHS 2020 Homecoming nominees are:
Madison Broadway is the daughter of Brandy Douglas. During her four years at Denison High School, she has been an Honor Roll student, a Student Council Party Pit leader, and Social Media Chair of DHS Troupe#6329. She has also been a member of the International Thespian Society, the National Honor Society, Denison Youth Leadership Academy and the DHS Drama Club. Madison’s grandfather, Donald Douglas, will escort her Friday night during halftime ceremonies at Munson Stadium. Following graduation, Madison says she plans to attend a University, major in Theatre, become an actress – and hopefully travel a lot along the way.
Kristen Cruz is the daughter of Jose Cruz. During her tenure at Denison High School, she has served as Senior Class Secretary, a member of the DHS Student Council Board of Directors for two years, a member of HOSA Board of Directors for two years, a National Honor Society member for two years. and a member of Denteens for three years. She has also been actively involved in Denison High School’s Jacket Update and the DHS Swarm of Friends. Madison’s dad, Jose Cruz, will escort her Friday night during halftime ceremonies. Following graduation from DHS, Madison hopes to attend Texas A&M University to major in Psychology and become an Occupational Therapist.
Abigail Errico is the daughter of Al and Debbie Errico. During her four years at DHS, Abigail has served as Student Body President and Senior Class Treasurer. She has also been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and DHS Student Council for four years, Vice President and a 4-year member of Denteens, a member of Denison High School’s Hope Squad, an active volunteer at Denison’s Helping Hands Food Pantry, and a nominee for Denison High School’s DARS Good Citizen of the Year Scholarship. Additionally, she is an Academic Letter recipient and has ranked in the Top 1% of her graduating class for all four years. Her father, Al Errico, will be her escort during halftime ceremonies Friday night. Following graduation, Abigail plans to study medicine at a four-year university, then continue on to Medical School to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
Brinley Finch is the daughter of Kyle and Stacey Finch. In addition to swimming on the DHS Varsity Swim Team for all four years of high school, Brinley has exceled as an Honor Student, Health Science Technology (Clinicals) student, and a member of the Denison Youth Leadership Academy. She will be escorted during halftime ceremonies Friday night at Munson Stadium by her father, Kyle Finch. After graduation from Denison High School, Brinley plans to attend college in either Texas or Oklahoma to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Brooke Finch is the daughter of Kyle and Stacey Finch. During her four years at Denison High School, she has been a member of the DHS Varsity Swim Team for four years, the DHS Varsity Track team for two years, a member and leader of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a Jacket Update member, a Denteens member, and an Honor Roll student. Brooke will be escorted by her father, Kyle Finch, during halftime ceremonies Friday night at Munson Stadium. Following graduation, she plans to attend the University of Arkansas to earn a degree in Journalism and Political Science. Brooke says she also plans on swimming for the Arkansas Razorbacks, adding “Go Hogs!” to her resume.
Emmaline Hill is the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Dori Hill. During her four years at Denison High School, she has been a member of the DHS Varsity Swim Team for three years, a member of the DHS Stingerettes, a singer with Shawnda Rains Studios, and President of her church’s Young Women’s Group. Her father, Benjamin Hill, will escort her during halftime ceremonies Friday night at Munson Stadium. Following graduation from Denison High School, Emmaline plans to attend college in either Utah or Idaho to major in Business Management.
Karsen Ives is the daughter of Rhonda and Tim Ives. During her tenure at Denison High School, she has been a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the DHS Varsity Soccer team for four years, an Honor Roll student, a 2nd Team member of the All-District Soccer Team, and a member of Denison Youth Leadership Academy. She will be escorted during Homecoming ceremonies Friday night at Munson Stadium by her dad, Tim Ives. Following graduation from high school, Karsen plans to attend a University and travel the world.
Micaela Macedo is the daughter of Orlando and Esperanza Macedo. During her tenure at Denison High School, Micaela has been an active member of the DHS Band for four years, serving as Drum Major for two years while also helping teach a younger flute player at Scott Middle School. She is also a two-year member of the National Honor Society where she currently serves as Parliamentarian, a one-year member of the InterAct Club, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Musicians. Micaela also ranks in the Top 5% of her graduating class. Her father, Orlando Macedo, will be her escort during homecoming ceremonies Friday night. Following graduation, Micaela plans to major in Public Health on a Pre-Med track at a four-year university.
Laney Muirhead is the daughter of Matt and Julie Muirhead. During her four years at Denison High School, Laney played on the DHS Volleyball team for three years, earned 2nd Team All-District honors in Volleyball, received Academic All-District honors in Volleyball, and also played Club Volleyball. Additionally, Laney is a DHS Honor Roll student, a four-year member of the DHS Student Council, and the recipient of Denison High School’s Culinary Arts Student of the Year award. She will be escorted by her dad, Matt Muirhead, during homecoming ceremonies Friday night. Following graduation from DHS, Laney plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Marketing.
Lily Nunn is the daughter of Jeff and Toni Nunn. During her tenure at Denison High School, Lily has been a DHS Stingerette for four years and is currently serving as Captain, a member of the National Honor Society, an active participant in DHS Theatre for four years, and an active member of the Denison Youth Leadership Academy. In addition to earning a Letter in AP Biology and Drill Team, she has also danced at Dance Xplosion for ten years and was invited to be a Sister Cities Youth Ambassador. Lily will be escorted by her father, Jeff Nunn, during halftime ceremonies Friday night. After graduation from DHS, Lily plans to earn a Master’s Degree to become a Marine Biologist and Conservationist.
Denison High School will crown it’s 2020 Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime ceremonies at Munson Stadium. This year’s nominees are, left to right, back row: Brinley Finch, Laney Muirhead, Brooke Finch and Madison Broadway; front row: Abigail Errico, Micaela Macedo, Kristen Cruz, Lily Nunn, Karsen Ives and Emmaline Hill. “Our homecoming queen nominees are very excited about the week’s upcoming events andare proud and honored to have been chosen by their classmates to represent Denison High School,” said Homecoming sponsor Leanne Rogers.
