Monessen homecoming (finally!) celebrated
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May 20, 2021

Monessen homecoming (finally!) celebrated

By Stacy Wolford

Monessen High School hosted senior night festivities at Memorial Stadium Wednesday evening, which featured a traditional homecoming celebration. The events had been postponed earlier in the school year due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s homecoming king and queen are Quenten Zboyovsky and Alexandra DeFelices.

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Monessen High School hosted a senior night celebration at Memorial Stadium Wednesday evening, which featured a traditional homecoming crowning. The events had been postponed earlier in the school year due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s homecoming court comprises Sydney Caterino, Olivia Panicucci, Tatyana Van Hooser, Audrey Rhome, Mya Volle, queen Alexandra DeFelices, king Quenten Zboyovsky, James Thomas III, Morgan Madison, Charles Mrlack III, Alexander Danko and Angelo Mauro.

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