Cheboygan, Inland Lakes, Onaway hold 2023 Homecoming festivities

Jared Greenleaf, Cheboygan Daily Tribune
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CHEBOYGAN – Homecoming is always a huge event in Cheboygan.

This past week was no different for Cheboygan Area High School, which hosted different events for several days.

During halftime of Friday night’s football game between the Cheboygan Chiefs and Boyne City Ramblers, Cheboygan’s 2023 Homecoming court was recognized.

Named as Cheboygan’s 2023 Homecoming queen was senior Libby VanFleet while senior Dylan Balazovic was named Homecoming king.

CHEBOYGAN HOMECOMING COURT: A look at the 2023 Cheboygan Area High School Homecoming Court

Seniors Libby VanFleet and Dylan Balazovic were named Cheboygan Area High School's 2023 Homecoming queen and king during halftime of Friday night's football clash between the Chiefs and Boyne City at Western Avenue Field.
Seniors Libby VanFleet and Dylan Balazovic were named Cheboygan Area High School's 2023 Homecoming queen and king during halftime of Friday night's football clash between the Chiefs and Boyne City at Western Avenue Field.

Joining Balazovic and VanFleet on this year’s Cheboygan Homecoming court were fellow seniors Autumn Gingrich, Ava Bury, Marley Couture, Amelia Johnson, Bella Ecker, Caden Gardner, Kaleb Goodrich, Patrick Smith, Brennen Thater and Patrick Watson.

In football action, the Chiefs suffered a 21-7 loss to the Ramblers.

Also on Friday, Cheboygan hosted a Homecoming parade that made its way downtown and finished up at Western Avenue Field. Earlier in the day, the high school held a pep assembly. The week’s events culminated with a Homecoming dance at the high school on Saturday night.

Members of the Cheboygan High School marching band make their way down Main Street during Friday's Homecoming parade.
Members of the Cheboygan High School marching band make their way down Main Street during Friday's Homecoming parade.

Cheboygan wasn't the only local community school hosting Homecoming this week. Over in Indian River, Inland Lakes held its Homecoming festivities, which included a football game on Friday.

Also present at the parade on Friday were Keegan Mosher and Ana Schramm, Cheboygan's 2022 Homecoming king and queen.
Also present at the parade on Friday were Keegan Mosher and Ana Schramm, Cheboygan's 2022 Homecoming king and queen.

At the football game, seniors Grant Blumke and Claire Feagan were named Inland Lakes’ 2023 Homecoming king and queen.

Over in Indian River, seniors Claire Feagan and Grant Blumke were recognized as the 2023 Inland Lakes High School Homecoming queen and king on Friday.
Over in Indian River, seniors Claire Feagan and Grant Blumke were recognized as the 2023 Inland Lakes High School Homecoming queen and king on Friday.

Other members of the 2023 Inland Lakes Homecoming court included Kaydince Fate, Marissa Kolly, Erica Taglauer, Lakyn Thompson, Connor Wallace, Sam Schoonmaker, Payton Teuthorn and Jake Willey.

The Bulldogs had a successful night on the gridiron, improving to 6-1 with a 48-0 victory over Pellston.

Onaway was the third area high school to hold its homecoming week. Members of their senior Homecoming class included Justin Kramer-St. Germain, Mercedes Russ, Jackson Chaskey, Kalli Szymoniak, Gavin Green, Trinity Splan, Brendon Brewbaker and Peggy Artrip.

Seniors Brendon Brewbaker and Peggy Artrip were named Onaway's 2023 Homecoming king and queen.
Seniors Brendon Brewbaker and Peggy Artrip were named Onaway's 2023 Homecoming king and queen.

Brewbaker and Artrip were named Onaway’s 2023 Homecoming king and queen.

In Thursday night's Homecoming football game, the Cardinals suffered a 52-40 defeat to Central Lake.

This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Cheboygan, Inland Lakes, Onaway hold 2023 hold Homecoming festivities