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.

Crowning the 2016 Homecoming Queen was Miss Caroline Powers.

Caroline was the 2015 Homecoming Court 2nd Alternate.

She is a senior at Dexter High School and is the daughter of Chuck and Felicia Powers.

Caroline is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FLC, United Nations, SEMO Showstoppers, Honors Choir, A-Capella, Refuge youth Group, and Resonate Praise Band.

She is currently serving as president of Future Career and Community Leaders of America and on the executive board for Sr. Beta Club.  She is also in Top 10% of her class and a member of the football cheer squad and Kickin' Cats Dance Team.

Her future plans are to attend Columbia College and earn a nursing degree with an emphasis in pediatrics.

Caroline was escorted by Joe Rice. 

Joe is a sophomore and is the son of Lloyd and Heather Rice.

He is a member of Sr. Beta Club, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, football and basketball.