Despite the steady downpour of rain and the strong winds blowing, the crowning of homecoming queen and the court proceeded as usual prior to Friday night’s football game between the Dexter Bearcats and Charleston Bluejays.

It was cold and rainy for Friday night’s festivities, but there were still spectators in the bleachers for support. Umbrellas were in use by every homecoming nominee and her escort as they were announced.

There were two girls nominated from each fall sport making it a total of ten homecoming nominees to be announced. Nominees were: Bethany Christian, Kelsey Frederick, Hailee Hubbard, Katie Justice, Kelsi Wood, Shyann Jines, Sydney Graves, Katelynn Frazier, Taylor Owens, and Hannah Noe.

The Dexter High School student body votes on the candidates earlier in the week prior to the crowning which results in a second alternate, first alternate, and the homecoming queen.

As most of them were shivering under the protection of an umbrella, the results were ready to be announced.

Taking second alternate was Hannah Noe. Hannah is a junior at DHS and was nominated by the volleyball team. Hannah was escorted by Chase Noe.

In the first alternate slot was Sydney Graves. Sydney is a senior and was nominated by the football team. She was escorted by Tyler Wilson.

Miss Kelsey Frederick was crowned the 2012 Homecoming Queen Friday night. Kelsey is a senior at Dexter High School and was nominated by the Varsity Football Cheerleaders. Her escort was Dylan Aaron.

Congratulations to the homecoming queen and court and to all the girls who were nominated!