In a week that has seen much ado about royalty, PHS seniors Lydia Olejniczak and Jefry Gonzalez were crowned the 2022 PHS Homecoming Queen and King in coronation ceremonies Wednesday night in the PHS gym.
The Homecoming royals were congratulated by their court, including Taylor Atwell, Cloe Nance, Yamilet Ortega, Sarai Ramos, Fithawi Andemichael, Anthony Chavez, Jonathan Chavez and Kyle Hernandez.
The event began with the Perry pep band playing the fight song and with performances from the Perry Cheerleaders and Pulse Dancers. PHS football head coach Bryce Pierce led the crowd in a two-part cheer and thanked the community for the show of support.
The coronation ceremony capped the event, with 2021 PHS Homecoming Queen Nubia Torres and King Manny Soto returning to crown their successors.
Perry (0-3) hosts Des Moines Hoover (1-2) at 7 p.m. Friday at Dewey Field. Last season’s contest was not decided until the final play of the game, when the Huskies stopped the Jays on a run from the two-yard line to escape with a 14-9 win.
