Pope John Announces 2018 Homecoming Candidates

Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School will kick off Homecoming Week with the coronation of Homecoming Royalty on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in St. Boniface Gym.  

Queen candidates are Madison Schrage, daughter of Jerry and Tami Schrage of Raeville. Madison is a member of St. Bonaventure Parish and participates in one act, speech, musical, student council, Jr. Right-to-Life, National Honor Society and serves as a lector and EMHC. Her hobbies are playing board games, watching movies and painting. Madison's future plans are to major in elementary education at Wayne State College. 

Lauren Seier, daughter of Craig and Virginia Seier of Petersburg. Lauren is a member of St. Bonaventure Parish and participates in speech, one act, musical, FFA, National Honor Society, student council, Jr. Right-to-Life and serves as an EMHC and lector. Her hobbies include 4-H, baking, and dog shows. Lauren's future plans are to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in pre-vet.

King candidates are Ervin Dohmen, son of Jeff and Angela Cuffe of Elgin. Ervin is a member of St. Boniface Parish and participates in football and liturgy group. His hobbies include playing and watching sports. Ervin's future plans are to major in sports media and communication at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
 
R. J. Lierman, son of Darryl and Julie Lierman of Elgin.  R.J. is involved in football, basketball, FFA, student council, and liturgy group. His hobbies are playing and watching sports, playing video games, camping and fishing. His future plans are to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in computer science.
 
Kyle Schumacher, son of Kevin and Lisa Schumacher of Petersburg.  He is a member of St. John the Baptist and participates in football, basketball, FFA, student council, liturgy group and serves as an EMHC and lector. His hobbies include, playing and watching sports, fishing, going to the river, and binge watching Netflix. Kyle's future plans are to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and major in agronomy or agribusiness.
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Following Sunday's coronation activities, students will host dress up days. Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Nerd/Jock Day, Wednesday is Patriotic Day, Thursday is Prom Gone Wrong Day and Friday is Spirit Day. Other Homecoming events will include a scavenger hunt, treats for grade school and high school students, a corn hole tournament, game day and will conclude with a pep rally on Friday.
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The Wolfpack will play its Homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. against Osmond. A Homecoming dance and pizza party will follow for students of both Pope John and Elgin Public.