Milford High School had two girls become homecoming royalty instead of having a male king and female queen at Friday night's football game.

Students Abbey Stropes and Trinity Miller became Homecoming Royalty with one of the girls running as king on the ballot. The two girls held scepters instead of wearing crowns.

Milford's change to Homecoming Royalty instead of king and queen is the way homecoming will be handled forevermore, according to a news release from Milford Schools posted on Facebook.

The terminology change was made to ensure all students have the opportunity to feel included and reflect the voice of Milford's collective student body, according to the release.

A popularity contest is what the district called the long-standing homecoming tradition.

“Choosing students for Homecoming Court is a long-standing tradition that has always been completely decided by student votes, and this year is no different,” said Nancy House, Superintendent. “Congratulations to the 14 students who were picked by their peers to represent their class as Homecoming Royalty and Court.”

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Students elect their choice of peers they want to represent their class, or grade, on the homecoming court. The students are listed as individuals, and not couples.

"The selection of our Homecoming Royalty is an opportunity for our students to have their voice heard. I fully support the voice and choice demonstrated by our students in selecting this year’s Homecoming Royalty” said Josh Kauffman, Milford High School Principal.

Milford 2019 Homecoming honorees

Homecoming royalty: Abbey Stropes and Trinity Miller.

Homecoming Court (listed in alphabetical order): Ellie Bach (junior), Peyton Bauer (junior), Alex Billias (sophomore), Sophia Daniels (senior), Christina Drees (senior), Josh Henke (senior), Zoe Huxell (senior), Caleb Lambdin (freshman), Jessica Nagle (freshman), Tyler Rawlins (senior), Haley Shapiro (sophomore) and Max Ward (senior).