Courtesy of Keashonna Christopher
Homecoming season at Lincoln High School is always special – but this year, it became history.
On the fall night of October 17, 2025, under a waning crescent moon, comets, meteor showers and football stadium lights, Senior King David Christopher Dunn was crowned Homecoming King, marking a family legacy that began more than half a century ago.
In 1974, his grandmother, Penelope “Penny” Howell, was elected Sophomore Attendant, representing her class gracefully and with pride. Fifty-one years later, Penny watched from the stands as her grandson took the same stage, this time as the school’s reigning King.
“I was happy and excited to represent my class back then,” Penny recalled. “To see my grandson standing in that same spotlight – it’s surreal. I’m proud beyond words.”
King David shared her sentiment, calling it “an amazing moment in history.” He added, “Knowing my grandma attended Lincoln and even won a spot on the court makes me feel a greater connection to her and to the school. It’s like history repeating itself.”
The family’s connection runs even deeper. King David (with his 4.1 GPA), plans to pursue a business degree, following in his grandmother’s footsteps, who earned her MBA years after her own Lincoln days.
As the cheers from the Homecoming crowd faded, King David remained humble. “It’s just a title, but it means a lot to know I have so much support. Winning gives me confidence to keep striving for more,” he said.
For Penny and King David, this wasn’t just a coronation—it was a crowning moment of legacy, love, and lineage. A royal court, truly, for generations.
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