The W-WCHS 2005 Homecoming Court consists of (front row, l-r) Katie Haughey, Amanda Brooke, Shaneesha Williams, Brittany Harrison, Porschia Crew, Kijuana Vance, Shadricka Walton, Chiquita Williams, and Trista Black; (back row) Kevin Stasyshyn, Markeith Wylie, Casey Nickels, and Delvecchio Wilburn. Next week is Homecoming week at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, culminating Friday night, October 21 with pre-game and halftime activities and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen for 2005.

“Over the last two weeks students elected members of the homecoming court,” said sponsor Rejer Finklin. “Each senior homeroom submitted its list of the top four young women and four young men in the class.”

Top seniors are Brittany Harrison, Amanda Brooke, Trista Black, and Chiquita Williams. “One of these young women will be Queen by vote of the student body,” Finklin said.

Students in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades selected two young women from each grade level to represent them on the court. Ninth grade representatives are Fatima Oguje and Shadricka Walton; tenth grade, Kijuana Vance and Katie Haughey; eleventh grade, Porshia Crew and Shaneesia Williams.

Seeking the king’s crown are Kevin Stasyshyn, Casey Nickels, Delvecchio Wilburn, and Markeith Wylie. The king will be crowned at the bonfire planned for Thursday, October 20 at Tiger Stadium.

The week will be full of other activities and special days. Monday will be Pajama Day, Tuesday is Costume Tuesday, followed by GQ Wednesday, Opposite Sex Thursday, and Blue and Gold Friday.

Next Thursday’s preparations for the big game will include practice for the Homecoming Court from 7 to 7:45 p.m., followed by the Tiger Club’s Golf Ball Drop. The Bonfire and Pep Ralley, featuring the Tiger Band and cheerleaders, will kick off following the ball drop around 8 p.m.