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Lincoln High’s Homecoming Tradition Spans Three Generations

October 21, 2025

At Lincoln High School's Homecoming on October 17, 2025, Senior King David Christopher Dunn was crowned Homecoming King, continuing a family legacy that began when his grandmother, Penelope "Penny" Howell, was elected Sophomore Attendant in 1974. This intergenerational achievement held special significance for both King David, who maintains a 4. 1 GPA and plans to pursue a business degree like his grandmother who earned an MBA, and for Penny, who watched proudly from the stands as her grandson received this honor 51 years after her own court recognition.

Who is affected

  • King David Christopher Dunn (Lincoln High School Senior and Homecoming King)
  • Penelope "Penny" Howell (David's grandmother and 1974 Sophomore Attendant)
  • Lincoln High School community

What action is being taken

  • Lincoln High School is holding its Homecoming celebration
  • David Christopher Dunn is representing his class as Homecoming King
  • David is pursuing a business degree with a 4.1 GPA

Why it matters

  • It represents a 51-year family legacy at Lincoln High School
  • The shared experience strengthens the family's intergenerational connection
  • It demonstrates continuity in educational achievement, with both grandmother and grandson pursuing business education
  • It provides David with confidence to pursue further goals, as he stated the support means a lot to him

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint