by Jim Boyle
Editor
Halftime at Spectrum High School’s homecoming game became a somber affair as the school recognized one of the school’s former students who died this past spring.
Spectrum coach T.J. Cross comforts Jonathan Pachl after his family receives a helmet in honor of his late sister.
Micah Pachl was the school’s first female football player in addition to a member of several Spectrum girls’ athletic teams.
She was recognized Sept. 23 for her determination and courage — both on and off the football field.
Pachl’s family was presented her former football helmet by head football coach Seth Mills at halftime of the Sting’s homecoming game.
Also participating in the presentation was Micah’s brother Jonathon Pachl, who served as an honorary captain for the homecoming game and coincidentally was selected as the homecoming king at a coronation on Sept. 18. Erin Bozich was crowned queen, and the two of them paraded around the football field as part of the halftime program.
Other royalty candidates included:
Freshman
Ella Burfiend
Harrison Grotte
Sophomore
Kaylee Betzler
Carter Hansen
Junior
Emma Galligher
Aidan Eck
Senior
Addie Betzler
Olivia Foell
Taylor Johnson
Mady Waknitz
Noah Hansen
Clayton Posch
Parker Stockwell
Dillion Swenson