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.

Melanie McKuin was the fifth candidate.  She is the 18-year old senior and daughter of Barry and Kim McKuin.

She is a member of Future Teachers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FLC, DHS Student Council, Top 10%, and the DHS Varsity Lady Cats Basketball team and Track Team.

Her future plans are to attend college and pursue a degree in pharmaceutical sciences.

She was nominated by the Girls Basketball Team.

Her escort was Tyler Stevenson.

Tyler is the 17-year old senior and son of Keith Stevenson and Kay Stevenson.

He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, Dexter Rotary Interac, Dexter Honor Society, Top 10%, and the Varsity Football and Tennis Teams.