PennWest crowns homecoming royalty

PennWest California University crowned its 2024 homecoming queen and king Saturday at Adamson Stadium. From left are student government President Sydney Cochran of North Versailles, homecoming queen Monica Forte of Bethel Park, homecoming king John Clacko of Ohiopyle and PennWest University President Dr. Jon Anderson. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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