Homecoming week activities for Decorah High School students will begin with the Viking Olympics on Sunday, September 15. This event aims to encourage team building among students across all grade levels.  

As the week continues, students and staff will have the opportunity to cheer on sports teams and celebrate school spirit.  Athletes on the volleyball, football, cross country, and swimming and diving teams will compete throughout the week.

The coronation ceremony will be Friday afternoon with a pep assembly and parade to follow.

Queen candidates from the senior class include Leah Holland, daughter of Steve and Krista Holland; Sara Johanningmeier, daughter of Scott and Kerri Johanningmeier; Greta Jones, daughter of Brian and Jennifer Jones; McKenzie Riley, daughter of Adam and Jessica Riley; and Ella Stille, daughter of Brandon and Michelle Stille.

King candidates from the senior class include Joshua Adam, son of Mike and Janet Adam; Louie Bucksa, son of Jared and Alecia Bucksa; Davis Coppola, son of Tony and Kelly Coppola; William Hahn, son of Brent and Amanda Hahn; and Grant Zilka, son of Keith and Jessica Zilka.

Junior class attendants are Ariana Albert, daughter of Chopper and Rhonda Albert, and Cael LaFrentz, son of Raef and Joie LaFrentz.

Representing the sophomore class as attendants are Kaelyn Kuhn, daughter of Tom and Karen Kuhn, and Gavin Knutson, son of Justin and Tasha Knutson.

Riley Christopher, daughter of Chance and Amber Christopher, and Bennett Coppola, son of Tony and Kelly Coppola, will represent the class of 2028.  

The Homecoming parade will start at 2:30 p.m. at the high school and follow the traditional homecoming parade route down West Water Street and River Street. 

The Decorah Vikings football team will take on the Mustangs of Independence High School at 7:30 p.m. The Decorah 9th grade team will play at 5 p.m.

The Homecoming queen and king, their court, and their parents will be presented at halftime of the varsity game, along with a performance by the Decorah High School Pride of the Vikings marching band.

Photo ID (l-r) DHS Senior Homecoming Court:

Front row: Louie Bucksa, Davis Coppola, Joshua Adam, William Hahn, Grant Zilka

Back row: Ella Stille, Greta Jones, Leah Holland, McKenzie Riley, Sara Johanningmeier

9-11 Attendants:

Front row: Bennett Coppola, Gavin Knutson, Cael LaFrentz

Back row: Riley Christopher, Kaelyn Kuhn, Ariana Albert