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HAYS, Kan. -- The 2016 homecoming royalty finalists have been announced, and voting commenced, Sept 28., and will continue until noon Friday, Sept. 30, on TigerLink. Students can also vote in the Memorial Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 28 and 29.

The queen finalists:
Emily Brandt, Beloit senior, representing Student Government Association. 
Haydee Reyes, Olathe junior, representing Stripes for Hope. 
Carlie Snethen, Ottawa junior, representing VIP Ambassadors.
Anna Gerber, Colwich senior, representing Delta Zeta.
Joni Johnson, Utica senior, representing Sigma Sigma Sigma.

The king finalists:
Lorenzo Basa, Saint George senior, representing VIP Ambassadors. 
Stephen Foster, Roeland Park senior, representing Sigma Chi. 
Adam Schibi, Hays junior, representing Alpha Kappa Psi.
Ricardo Zamora, Kansas City junior, representing Stripes for Hope.
Jacob Schoenfeld, Salida, Colo., junior, representing University Activities Board.

Finalists were selected from 26 nominees representing 18 different student organizations.

The finalists will lead the Victor E. March to the bonfire where they will be introduced. The March begins at 7 p.m. at Stadium Place Apartments and will weave through campus before arriving at the Robbins Center for the start of the bonfire at 7:30 p.m.

Finalists will also participate in the homecoming parade through downtown Hays at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

The king and queen will be announced at halftime of the homecoming football game against Lindenwood University on Saturday, Oct 1. The football game kickoff is at 2 p.m.