Indian Call week came to a close with the basketball game, candidate crowning and the dance to finish everything off.

Seniors Dawson Armstrong, Taivian Creamer, Tucker Johnson, Lucas Pfannenstiel, DaVontai Robinson and Isaac Smith and seniors Macee Altman, Moriah DeBey, Lynsie Hansen, Kaylor Meyers, Jenna Miller and Tasiah Nunnery were all candidates for king and queen of Indian Call.

The winners of Indian Call king and queen were announced during the halftime of the boys basketball game on Friday night. Robinson won king, and DeBey won queen.

“I was surprised when my name was announced as a candidate, then I was completely shocked being announced Indian Call queen,” DeBey said.

She said it was an honor to win and it filled her heart with joy every time someone came up to her and said they voted for her.

Robinson was not able to attend the crowning due to competing at regional wrestling competition.

“Winning Indian Call meant a lot to me, and it’s unfortunate that I wasn’t able to be there,” Robinson said. “Being a candidate made me feel like I was representing the school and helped me build good character.”

While being a candidate may have been stressful at times, DeBey said she is very grateful to have had the experience.

“The whole experience of being a candidate was such a whirlwind,” DeBey said. “I had a blast participating in the candidate video, taking photos at Mr. Matlock’s beautiful studio and dressing up for the spirit days. Also, having the excuse to wear a tiara was by far my favorite part. Even though it came with little stress, I loved the experience of getting to be a candidate with such an amazing group of people.”

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