East Forest High School held its annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Oct. 18. The dance was sponsored by the East Forest Student Council. Jonah Glass, right, and Jayden Colvin, left, were named Homecoming King and Queen. Jonah Glass is the son of Dan Glass and Kristen and Kevin Roberts. Jayden Colvin is the daughter of Staci and Rodney Colvin.
East Forest names Homecoming King and Queen
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East Forest names Homecoming King and Queen
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