Dexter, Missouri - The 2016 Football Homecoming Queen coronation was held prior to the start of the Dexter Bearcats vs Kennett Indians game on Friday, September 30, 2016.

The first candidate of the evening was Miss Michaela Gard.

She is the daughter of Cammy and Paul Gard and is a junior at Dexter High School.

Michaela was nominated by the varsity football cheerleaders. 

She is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Future Teachers of America, Sr. Beta Club, Student Council, Kickin' Cats Dance Team, varsity field & track, and varsity football cheerleading.

Her future plans are to attend college where she will obtain a degree in elementary education.

Michaela's escort was Dawson Kasting.

Dawson is the son of Chuck and Kelly Kasting and is a junior at Dexter High School.

He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Future Teachers of America, Sr. Beta Club, Student Council, varsity basketball, varsity track & field, and cross country.