With the home stands filled at the newly renovated Earl Boltz Stadium, senior Olivia Cuthie was crowned Homecoming Queen earlier this month.

Cuthie was crowned Queen during the Pink Out football game on Oct. 9 against Hempfield.

“I could not believe it,” said Cuthie, who was escorted by her father, Robert. “It was like a once in a lifetime moment that I'll remember forever."

The moment of Cuthie winning was extremely special for both her and her dad, as in 2025 when Cuthie's sister, Margaret, was on the court, her dad could not be there to escort her because he was deployed in Germany.

Senior Kara Robertson was first runner-up, and senior Emma Stoudt was second runner-up among the 10-member court.

"Being on the court this year was such an honor, and I was really excited to be a part of such a special experience," said Robertson. "It was an extremely meaningful moment to be crowned runner-up, and I'm so thankful that I'll be able to look back at this as a meaningful high school memory. I'm surprised I won, because every single girl on that court deserved it too."

After Cuthie was announced queen at the game, she went around to her friends hugging them while they congratulated her. Cuthie was crowned by last year’s queen, Dania Louis.

“I think every girl on the court had a really good shot to win," said Cuthie. "All the girls on the court are so kind and considering we went through all of Homecoming week together, I was just grateful to have them by my side."

Cuthie is currently in broadcast video, known for her segment "Live with Liv." Louis was also in the broadcast program with Cuthie when she went to Cedar Crest, so having Louis crown her made this a more memorable moment for her.

“BV definitely helped me get votes because everyone sees me on the announcements and also ‘Live with Liv’, but it genuinely just felt like I had the support from the whole school,” said Cuthie. “Winning queen just felt like a high school experience out of a movie and was a big full circle moment to me considering my mom was queen too.”

During homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 10, the 10-member court got escorted by someone of their choosing; Cuthie’s escort was senior Joe Menicheschi.

“I really enjoyed the walk out with my boyfriend,” said Cuthie. “It was really fun and exciting to plan the handshake along with all the other girls on the court.”

BV teacher Cody Hassler is one of Cuthie’s favorite role models in the school.

“Liv is just kind to everyone, always nice, always positive, always helpful,” said Hassler. “So, I think because most people that know Liv or have experienced time around her know these things about her – her win was not surprising at all because the people that usually win these things show its usually earned.”

Along with BV, Cuthie is on the volleyball team, swim team and does track and field. She plans to swim at the college level, potentially at Susquehanna University where she wants to major in broadcast journalism.

"I truly do feel like I've made my mark on the school, and once I won, I truly did realize the support system that I had, especially with my best friend (senior) Maddie Edwards," said Cuthie. "The first thing she said to me was 'you deserved it,' and it's a wonderful feeling to know I have these people by my side during these special life moments."

This article was featured in Volume 61, Issue 3 of The Talon, Cedar Crest High School's student newspaper. It was written by Josie Hartman and Rhythm Patel.