2026 Homecoming royalty represent five states
CHADRON – The 2026 Chadron State College Homecoming Royal Court was announced Tuesday during a pep rally on Elliott Field.
The Queen is Gabby Bautista of Carr, Colorado, and the King is Sebastian Garcia of Black Hawk, South Dakota. Bautista was nominated by The Campus Activities Board. She is also active with the Residence Life Association, The Pit, The Nest, Pool Kids Club, Nights Of Country Swing, Conservation and Environmental Club, Project Strive Trio, Coddiwomplers travel club, and the International Club. Garcia was nominated by Chi Alpha. He is also in the Wind Symphony, Project Strive TRIO, and is an Admissions Ambassador.
First attendant to the Queen is Erin Hilderbrand of Gretna, Neb., nominated by Cardinal Key. She is also in Rural Health Opportunities Program, Cardinal Key, Health Professions Club, Tri-Beta, Sports Medicine Club, Chemistry Club, and The Big Event. First attendant to the King is Cooper Layher of Stapleton, Neb., nominated by the Conservation and Environmental Club. He is in the Pool Club and a member of the football team.
Second attendant to the Queen is Kayleigh Gillogly of Cheyenne, Wyo., nominated by Huddle. She is also in CSC Spirit, Education Club, and Resident Life Association. Second attendant to the King is Patric Prince of Grovetown, Ga., nominated by Emerging Scholars. He is in Project Strive Trio, Upward Bound, International Club, Teammates Mentoring, and is an Emerging Eagle Leader.
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