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Chippewa Valley High alumni voted King, Queen

by Jason Wolverton
Vanguard News Editor

October 10, 2005 —

For Aaron Mason and Luanne Miglaccio, the road to royalty is 109 miles long. That's how far they would have to drive from their alma mater, Chippewa Valley High School, to reach the fifty-yard line of Wickes Memorial Stadium, where they were announced as this year's Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of Saturday's game against Mercyhurst.

Mason and Miglaccio, both of Clinton township, graduated from the Detroit-area high school two years apart prior to coming to SVSU, achieving the seemingly rare feat of having a King and Queen from the same high school.

"We didn't really hang out in high school," said Miglaccio, 23. "Then when we came to college we hung out and we're really good friends now."

Mason, 21, was quick to echo her thoughts.

"It was fun because I've known Luanne since High school and ever since I've known her, we've talked about running together," he said. "I'm glad she won."

A history and secondary education major and aspiring politician, Mason represented Sigma Pi, while the elementary education major, Miglaccio, was a representative of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Both organizations were nearby during the announcement, with the cheers from Miglaccio's sorority so loud that Mason didn't even hear his name announced as the new King.

"My fraternity brothers came and rushed me and at that time I figured out I had won," he said.

While Mason's celebration was loud and rowdy, Miglaccio's was more subdued. She hugged friends and family during a time she described as "overwhelming," and broke down when she saw her father pushing through the students on the field so that he could hug her.

After their individual celebrations, Mason went over to Miglaccio, hugged her and lifted her in the air. The two smiled and posed for pictures while the reality of the moment set in.

"It was really cool," Miglaccio said. "I got to share it with one of my really good friends."

Mason and Miglaccio have the next year to represent SVSU as its King and Queen, as well as continuing to represent their former high school a hundred miles away. Yet, despite the pressure of being the face of two communities, they're just happy to have the opportunity.

"I want to thank everyone for their support," Mason said. "I hope I'll serve Saginaw Valley proud."

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