Grutsch, Donaldson crowned at Winter Royalty

Winter Royalty queen Jenna Donaldson and King A.J. Grutsch pose with Paxton Meyer, Jacob Meseke, Bella Wade, Bryton Reves, Hadlee Diepenbrock, Lanson Parry and attendants Rowan Weisshaar and Ty Rutledge at the crowning Friday night. Photo by Amy Cassell.

The candidates are introduced at the pep rally.

Jacob Meseke celebrates after winning one of the candidate games.

Hadlee Diepenbrock makes Lanson Parry’s winter royalty dress at the pep rally.

Bryton Reves models his look at the pep rally.

WJH students do “captain’s coming” during ships and sailors.

WJH students play ships and sailors at the pep rally.

Wyatt Wurtz and Alex Beggs get in position for “four men eating” during ships and sailors during Friday’s pep rally.

Ag teacher Danny Davis celebrates after winning the teacher game of ships and sailors. AES teacher Emily Gehrt also won.

Senior A.J. Grutsch reads “Cat in the Hat” to the student body during the talent show. “I really just wanted to stall for time so we didn’t have to go back to class,” Grutsch said. Photos by Payton Wurtz.