Presenting the Meskwaki 2022 Homecoming Court
On Oct. 17, Homecoming King and Queen candidates celebrated Meskwaki Pride Week and their potential inauguration alongside their underclassman court.
2022 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates (Top to Bottom) Max Bear, Irene Keahna and Davian Pushetonequa, Sophia Snow and Darian Davenport, Bree Kurth and Eryk Hoag. Photo by Susanna Meyer.
(Top to Bottom) Junior Court: Sophie Balderas and Tibbi Billy. Junior Escort: Kimaura Horton. Sophomore Court: Tenoch Snow. Freshman Court: Maheengunse Bear and Jaycene Pushetonequa. Photo by Susanna Meyer.
- Abe Dieleman, a 2022 GMG High School graduate and Toledo native, begins his journey in the President’s Leadership Program during his first year at Iowa State University. Contributed Photo.
- 2022 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates (Top to Bottom) Max Bear, Irene Keahna and Davian Pushetonequa, Sophia Snow and Darian Davenport, Bree Kurth and Eryk Hoag. Photo by Susanna Meyer.
- (Top to Bottom) Junior Court: Sophie Balderas and Tibbi Billy. Junior Escort: Kimaura Horton. Sophomore Court: Tenoch Snow. Freshman Court: Maheengunse Bear and Jaycene Pushetonequa. Photo by Susanna Meyer.
- Walter Day, often known as the “Father of Esports,” made a stop at Marshalltown Community College on Friday morning and discussed how video games became competitive and the role his arcade, Twin Galaxies, played in that. Photo by Susanna Meyer
- Journalist Danielle, played by Jimena Nunez, takes note of Katherine Blake’s behavior, played by Libby Albright, as her assistant Torrey, played by Kara Nachazel, tries to gain control of her boss before she embarrasses herself. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Libby Albright plays Katherine Blake’s daughter trapped in her mother’s body as she steals the cakes. Kara Nachazel’s character Torrey tries to save the cake and her boss. Jimena Nunez’s character Danielle documents the ridiculous chase. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Libby Albright as Katherine Blake and Itzel Herrera as Ellie Blake fight over a body-switching hourglass. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Mean Girls, played by Aja Banda, Cassandra Durolfo, and Maya Ortiz, stand taunt with attitude. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Itzel Herrera, as Ellie, has her hair tugged by Kyrie DeSorbo as the Grandma for presumably lousy behavior. Corbin Bergmann as the Grandpa and Oliver Brown as Fletcher, the little brother shaking their heads and puppets at the scene while Nolan Salas, as Mike, the fiance, and Libby Albright, as Katherine, the mother, obliviously come onto the scene with donuts. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Therapy is in session at the guidance counselor’s office. Madelyn Brown (center) plays Dr. Ehrin, who’s trying to bridge communication with the family (L to R) Senior O’Brien, played by Corbin Bergmann, Mrs. Luckenbill played by Leea Harwick, Katherine trapped in Ellie’s body, played by Itzel Herrera and Ellie trapped in Katherine’s body played by Libby Albright. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- The Mean Girls, played by Aja Banda, Cassandra Durolfo & Maya Ortiz Jefferson, confront Ellie, played by Itzel Herrera, and her friends, played by Ryden Forcht, Morgan Pohlman, Journey Verdulla, at Mrs. Time’s, played by Isabella Ortiz, store in the middle of the night. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Adam, played by Jonah Houghton, and Ellie, played by Itzel Herrera, dissect a frog in biology class. Behind them, the Mean Girls, played by Aja Banda, Maya Ortiz Jefferson, and Cassandra Durolfo, gossip over their petrified frog specimen. While Tony Purk’s character, in the far back, diligently plays the excellent student in the class. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Wells, played by Ryden Forcht, sneaks up on Mr. Blum, played by Corbin Bergmann, in Biology class to plaster the classic prank ‘kick me’ sign. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Full cast of Freaky Friday: Front row: (L-R) Lily Wacha, Leea Harwick, Kyrie DeSorbo, Jonah Houghton, Madelyn Brown, Journey Verdulla, Takia Rosenberger, Giselle Fonseca, Valerie Avalos, Evelyn Fonseca, Isabella Ortis. Second row: (L-R) Wade Cosgrove, Charlie (Sam) McFatridge, Ryden Forcht, Katie Husak, Jazmin Ramos, Kylie Husak, Edy Werner, Aja Banda, Caszandra (Meka) Durolfo, Maya Ortiz Jefferson, Morgan Pohlmann. Third row: (L-R) Alex Babinet, Alondra Bolanos Lupian, Kevin Manzo, Jimena Nunez, Kara Nachazel, Elizabeth (Libby) Albright, Itzel Herrera, Nolan Salas, Tony Park. Last row: (L-R spread out) Corbin Bergman, Sam Heck, Joaquin Rangel, Oliver Brown. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
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