• Article Photo. Erin Randall reacts to being crowned 2012 VSHS Homecoming Queen by 2011 Queen Kelly Wagner.
    Erin Randall reacts to being crowned 2012 VSHS Homecoming Queen by 2011 Queen Kelly Wagner.
  • Article Photo. Candidates Christ Merchant and Natalie Ketchen.
    Candidates Christ Merchant and Natalie Ketchen.
  • Article Photo. Nate Wiebold rides at the end of the ladder; the football team rode in the parade on a fire truck.
    Nate Wiebold rides at the end of the ladder; the football team rode in the parade on a fire truck.
  • Article Photo. Coach Don Lyle was named the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal.
    Coach Don Lyle was named the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal.
  • Article Photo. After their ride broke down, Daniel and Erin caught a ride with Will Hancock and Stephanie Berry.
    After their ride broke down, Daniel and Erin caught a ride with Will Hancock and Stephanie Berry.
  • Article Photo. Mrs. Kalous does a cartwheel for the teachers team during the pep rally relay race.
    Mrs. Kalous does a cartwheel for the teachers team during the pep rally relay race.
  • Article Photo. Homecoming royalty candidates Kelyn Rickels and Kacie Struve
    Homecoming royalty candidates Kelyn Rickels and Kacie Struve
  • Article Photo. Daniel Ervin and Erin Randall began the parade riding this Musting, but it soon broke down.
    Daniel Ervin and Erin Randall began the parade riding this Musting, but it soon broke down.
  • Article Photo. 2012 Homecoming King Daniel Ervin and Queen Erin Randall were crowned Thursday evening.
    2012 Homecoming King Daniel Ervin and Queen Erin Randall were crowned Thursday evening.
  • Article Photo. The relay race featured a variety of strange events.
    The relay race featured a variety of strange events.
  • Article Photo. The Senior Powder Puff team enters the football field.
    The Senior Powder Puff team enters the football field.

Before Daniel Ervin and Erin Randall could be crowned Vinton-Shellsburg High School Homecoming Queen and King Thursday night, they needed to hitch a ride to the school.

Daniel and Erin were sitting on the top of the back seat of a 1960s Mustang, one of five convertibles carrying the 10 King and Queen candidates. The Mustang -- the first of the five cars along the parade route -- broke down, forcing Daniel and Erin to take a spot in the back of the convertible carrying candidates Will Hancock and Stephanie Berry. It was a coincidence that Daniel and Erin were riding in the same car -- the identity of the King and Queen were not revealed until the pep rally after the parade. 

The pep rally also included a relay race and the Powder Puff football game between the Junior and Senior girls.