The first ever IU Southeast Homecoming King and Queen were crowned in the Activites Building during halftime of the men’s basketball against Asbury University on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Senior criminal justice major Josh Atkins and senior journalism major Shelby Orange had the honor of becoming the first Homecoming King and Queen in IU Southeast’s history.

The whole Homecoming process took about two weeks. All the Homecoming nominees had to fill out an application.

The Homecoming committee then looked through the applications and chose four male and female students to be the King and Queen nominees.

Students then voted during lunch hours for who they wanted to be named the first ever King and Queen at IU Southeast.

The few seconds of silence before Atkins was announced Homecoming King brought some nervousness to him.

“My heart was racing and I was excited and nervous,” said Atkins. “It was a bunch of mixed feelings.”

Orange’s emotions moments before hearing her name announced were no different.

“It was so nerve-racking,” said Orange. “I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach and I was so nervous.”

Orange said it was such a fun experience being named Homecoming Queen.

“To actually be named (Queen) it’s amazing, it’s fun,” said Orange.

As for having the honor of being the first Homecoming King, Atkins said it’s great to be the first.

“It’s good to be the first of something. I’m glad that I could be that one,” said Atkins.