Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats held their annual Winter Homecoming Queen Coronation on Friday evening.  Ten candidates walked across the court hoping to become the 2016 Winter Homecoming Queen.

Taylin Leija is the 16-year old daughter of Heather and Daniel Leija and the granddaughter of Randy and Sherry Owens.

She is a member of the DHS Kickin' Cats Dance Team, Future Teachers of America, and the Dexter Honor Society.

Her future plans are to attend the University of Missouri and major in Biochemistry.

Taylin was nominated by the Kickin' Cats Dance Team.

Her escort was Jacob Pedigo.

Jacob is the 18-year old senior and son of David and Judy Pedigo.

He is a member of the Varsity Basketball and Basketball Teams at Dexter High School.