2012 Tomahawk Relays

Dark sunglasses - The King Candidates had a little surprise for those attending the WHS Tomahawk Coronation. After all the King Candidates reached the stage they turned their backs to the audience and then turned around, all wearing black sunglasses.

Tomahawk Relays Coronation - On Friday the 2012 Tomahawk Relays Coronation ceremony was held at the Cherokee Washington High School auditorium. The WHS Wrestling Cheerleaders presented the program. Pictured is the 2012 Tomahawk Royal Court, left to right, Jacob Spindler, Austin Winchell, Nathaniel Seliger, Matthew Enderlin, Rick Weaver, Taylor Meyerhofer, Clare Tuttle, Katie Sambrano, Brianna Fowler, and Taylor Woods.

Royal ladies - This year's 2012 WHS Tomahawk Queen Candidates are pictured smiling at those in attendance at the Tomahawk Coronation held on Friday March 30. The Queen Candidates were, left to right, Taylor Meyerhofer (daughter of Brian Meyerhofer and Rose Smith), Clare Tuttle (daughter of Terry and Mary Tuttle), Katie Sambrano (daughter of Dawn Sambrano), Brianna Fowler (daughter of Kevin and Amy Fowler), and Taylor Woods (daughter of John and Quinn Woods).

Sharp dressed men - This year's Tomahawk King Candidates, left to right, Jacob Spindler (son of Bill Spindler and Sausan Spooner), Austin Winchell (son of Dan and Barb Winchell), Nathaniel Seliger (son of Dan and Kim Seliger), Matthew Enderlin (son of David and Dee Enderlin), and Rick Weaver (son of Jeff and Terri Weaver).

Crowning of the King and Queen - Having the honor of crowing this year's Tomahawk King and Queen were the 2011 Cherokee Washington High School Homecoming Queen, Tasha Larsen, and King, Mia Back

Congratulations to the Queen - Taylor Woods, right, is pictured receiving a hug from Brianna Fowler, shortly after it was announced that Woods was this year's Tomahawk Relays Queen. Also pictured, left to right,are Taylor Meyerhofer, Clare Tuttle, and Katie Sambrano.

Spindler is King - Mia Back, right, 2011 WHS Homecoming King, is pictured congragulating Jacob Spindler shortly after he was named the 2012 Tomahawk King at the Tomahawk Coronation held on Friday at the WHS Auditorium.

Tomahawk Royalty - Members of the 2012 WHS Tomahawk Court are pictured leaving the stage as part of the recessional after the crowning of the Tomahawk King and Queen on Friday. Pictured, front to back, Matthew Enderlin, escorting Clare Tuttle; Nathaniel Seliger, escorting Katie Sambrano; and Austin Winchell, escorting Brianna Fowler.

Weaver and Meyerhofer - Rick Weaver, left, and Taylor Meyerhofer are pictured leaving the stage at beginning the recessional at the 2012 Tomahawk Coronation.

On Tuesday April 3, the 68th Tomahawk Relays were held at George Hicks Field, with 23 teams competing in the Co-Ed meet. Fan packed into the stands despite recent cooler weather. The conditions were perfect for watching some of Northwest Iowa's best prep athletes compete. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Taylor Woods of Cherokee warms up throwing the shot put before winning the event at the Tomahawk relays in Cherokee Tuesday night. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Cherokee's Skylar Mongan gives the effort during the discus throw at Tuesday's Tomahawk Relays in Cherokee. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Shelby Bush of Cherokee lets the shot put fly at the April 3rd Tomahawk Relays. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Cherokee's Emily Haselhoff and Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn's Amber Neisius stay focused on the task during the 4x800 relay at the Tomahawk Relays Tuesday in Cherokee. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Cherokee's Eamon Adamson (3) and Jaden Lux (11) chase Ridge View's Jason Kenny during the 3200 meters at Tuesday's Tomahawk Relays in Cherokee. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Cherokee's Jordan Weaver eyes the track ahead during the shuttle hurdle relay at Tuesday's Tomahawk Relays in Cherokee. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

The 2012 Tomahawk Relays Honorary Referee, Paul Struck, right, acccepts a plaque and congratulations from Meet Director Paul Fuhrman. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Cherokee's Carlos Aguilar takes off after receiving the baton from teammate Austin Johnson during the 4x800 meter relay at Tuesday's Tomahawk Relays. Photo by Paul Struck

Ben Brady of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn keeps the pace during the 3200 meters at Tuesday's Tomahawk Relays. (Photo by Paul Struck)

Cherokee's Mikki Hinkhouse stays focused on the track ahead during this relay race at the April 3rd Tomahawk Relays in Cherokee. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Cherokee's Kaitlan Kennebeck gives full effort . (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Jaden Lux of Cherokee eyes the track ahead while competing in his distance specialties. (Photo by Mike Leckband)