2017 Perry Homecoming Queen and King, Vivian Gonzalez and Reece Dunlap
2017 Perry Homecoming Queen and King, Vivian Gonzalez and Reece Dunlap

Perry High School was bursting with excitement Thursday night, as the school and community took part in the annual homecoming coronation ceremony.

As heard live on FM 99.7, AM 1310 KDLS, the ceremony included a pep rally with dances, contests, and music. However, the part everyone was anticipating with bated breath was the crowning of the king and queen. With the lights dimmed and tension in the air, last year’s king and queen placed the crowns on the heads of Reece Dunlap and Vivian Gonzalez. Surprise was writ large across both of their faces upon hearing their name called. Dunlap describes the experience. “I was very shocked to hear my name, but after that it’s just all excitement and celebration after that.”

It was a night neither of them will forget. Gonzalez explained what she’ll remember most. “Definitely the pain on my feet with these heels! No, just getting picked and the excitement that was before that.” The evening concluded with the newly crowned king and queen leading the crowd out to the bonfire.

To listen to the full post-coronation interview with Dunlap and Gonzalez press play on the podcast.

The 2017 Perry Homecoming Court awaiting the King and Queen announcement
The 2017 Perry Homecoming Court awaiting the King and Queen announcement
Reece Dunlap reacts to the king's crown placed on his head
Reece Dunlap reacts to the king’s crown placed on his head
Vivian Gonzalez in disbelief at being crowned queen
Vivian Gonzalez in disbelief at being crowned queen