They don’t have homecoming kings at high schools in Germany.
The nomination for winter homecoming royalty in January surprised international student Henrik Sieh.
Read Henrik’s first interview here.
Read about the international program here.
Read international student Gaia Figus’ story here.
Read international student Veronica Agostini’s story here.
Read international student Riccardo Barbarossa’s story here.
First of all, he was on the wrestling team. He thought only basketball players would be nominated.
“Then my name got announced and I had no clue what all that means, but it seems to be a big deal,” he realized. 
Then came Spirit Week, where the entire student body dressed up for silly themes every day, like “Pajama Day” or “Super Hero Day.” His date for homecoming was Becca Ann Sprague.
“Me and my homecoming date were always trying to dress the same this week, and we had games. Like, my homecoming date was sitting on a blanket and I had to pull her across the gym floor.”
He especially enjoyed getting to pick out a tuxedo from Audacious Boutique.
Then came the big night. Although the crowd was limited because of coronavirus restrictions, Henrik still felt nervous.
“I was excited for sure. All the people were sitting there, and we walked in last. They were still announcing all the candidates, and then this guy pulled out a letter and read the names and it was my name,” Henrik recalled.
“I was very honored to get the crown and I love the basketball they gave me. I would be happy to come back next year, but I will have one more year of school in Germany so I don’t think I will be able to do so.”
