University of Central Missouri: Eighteen Candidates Seek Homecoming Royalty Title

The University of Central Missouri annually conducts the Homecoming Royalty competition to select a King and Queen. Nine King candidates and nine Queen candidates are vying for Homecoming Royalty this weekend, with top contestants to be introduced during half-time of Mules football game Saturday, Oct. 23. Homecoming Royalty also participates in the parade that begins at 9 a.m. the same day.

Each organization has an opportunity to have a candidate run for homecoming. Royalty candidates go through an interview process, put together an educational video and receive student votes.