Watervliet Winterfest Candidates

A NIGHT IN RIO… Mixed in with multiple “snow days” at Watervliet High School last week and this week, students have been preparing for and celebrating Winterfest 2026 with their version of a trip to Rio.

(Left) Vying for the titles of King and Queen of Winterfest 2026 are seniors: (from the left) Back row - Mark Birmele, Jessie Desjardin, Tyler Woodson, Dimetric White; Front row - Kassandra Riggs, Leila Liberto-Taylor, Sienna Bulat, Taylor Green, Grace Ripley. Not pictured is King candidate Jeremy Morton.

(Right) Prince and Princess hopefuls are: (from the left) Back row – junior Isaias Mendez, freshman Roman Arndt, sophomore Bryce Strong; Front row – junior Kalyn Manley, freshman Jolie Bertuca, sophomore Alicea Tuinstra.

Crowning for the King and Queen will take place during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game on Friday, January 30.

(Contributed photos)