By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com
Humboldt, IA – Humboldt High School has named its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen after the coronation ceremony on Thursday, Sepetember 17 at the Humboldt High School Gymnasium.
Senior Cash McIntire was named this year’s Homecoming King, while senior Laina Dettmann was crowned Homecoming Queen.
McIntire says he was surprised to hear his name called.
“You know, I was pretty shocked. Thought for sure it was going to be Griffin going into this. It means a lot. It means that a lot of people view me as a popular figure in the school and it just means a lot that they voted for me.”
McIntire is involved in football and track at Humboldt High School, along with National Honor Society. He says being selected by his classmates means a lot.
Dettmann says she was also surprised to be named Homecoming Queen, noting the strong group of candidates.
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“I was a little surprised because this was a very good group of girls and it was honestly a toss up between everybody and I was just glad to be running with one of them.”
Dettmann is active in several sports and school organizations. She participates in cross country, wrestling and soccer, and is also involved in National Honor Society, Best Buddies and Student Senate.