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Volume 63 Issue 1 Sept. 30, 2022 knightwriters.org

Johnson presenting Robinson with the sword as Robinson alumni and 2021 Homecoming King Xavier Difo leans in to place the crown on her head. Photo by A. Stearns. Kate' Robinson ('23) smiles for pictures while holding the sword that was presented to her when she was named Homecoming Queen. Photo by A. Stearns. Johnson and Robinson wave at the student section as they drive around the track during halftime at the "Break It Down Brandon" football game. Photo by A. Stearns.

Q&A With Homecoming King and Queen

Find out more about this year's king and queen!

By SHAYLA McINTYRE, STAFF WRITER

Kassim Johnson ('23) lifts Excalibur in triumph after being named Homecoming King at the homecoming footabll game against Brandon. Photo by G. Hilton

This year's Homecoming King and Queen Kassim Johnson ('23) and Kate' Robinson ('23) campaigned for weeks and gained support from their friends ultimately resulting in their win. Both seniors wanted to do something memorable for their last year and running for king and queen was just that. They were ecstatic to win and agreed to answer some questions regarding their crowning as king and queen.

Why did you run for homecoming king/ queen?

KR: “I ran for homecoming queen because it's my senior year and I've never run for homecoming before so I thought why not!” KJ: “Homecoming is during football season so I might as well become king and represent the team!”

How did you feel when you found out?

KR: “I felt loved and grateful because everyone was cheering and supporting me and I couldn't believe I actually won.”

KJ: “I felt good, a big rush of energy came when I pulled out the sword, it was quite an experience.”

What song do you want to dance to with the king/queen at homecoming?

KR: "I want to dance to 'Teach Me How to Dougie.'" KJ: "Ouu 'Hit the Quan!'"

What are you most excited about for homecoming?

KR: "I'm most excited for the memories and dancing with my friends." KJ: "I'm excited in general, ready to turn up."

How would you rate your homecoming experience on a scale from 1-10?

KJ: "Homecoming was like a 4/10, they had a bad DJ."

What was your favorite part of the night?

KJ: "My favorite part of the night was when 'Hit the Quan' came on and everyone started doing the dance."

Robinson and Johnson posing for a photo after being crowned king and queen. Photo by G. Hilton.

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Johnson walks across the field accompanied by his mother and brother Lakeem Johnson ('24). Photo by A. Stearns.

Johnson's first attempt to pull the sword out of the rock before succeeding his second time. Photo by A. Stearns.