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PHOTOS: Burnsville High School Crowns Homecoming King and Queen 2012

Thursday ushered in the reign of Queen Maddie Harpell and King Luke Kegley.

Seniors Maddie Harpell and Luke Kegley will preside over Burnsville High's homecoming dance this weekend. The two were chosen from 20 candidates—10 girls and 10 boys—to be the school's homecoming king and queen for this year. In true 21st century fashion, after the coronation ceremony the new queen took to Twitter to express her gratitude.

"SO BLESSED. Oh my gosh. Thank you all so much, I can't even believe it! #IsThisRealLife? #ILoveYou!! :)" Harpell tweeted on Thursday.

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Want more? See a complete list of candidates here. To see video of the coronation, check out this link.


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