Erickson crowned Queen at Briar Cliff University

Seniors Emma Erickson and Derek Scheuring have been crowned Briar Cliff University’s 2026 Homecoming Queen and King. They were selected from a court of ten seniors chosen by their classmates for excellence inside and outside the classroom. Erickson, of Newell, is the daughter of Jason and Dana Erickson. An elementary education major with endorsements in reading, special education, and coaching, she competes on the women’s golf team and is active in Campus Ministry, Catholic Daughters, a PAL coordinator, Jazz Ensemble, and the Education Club. She also works as an admissions ambassador, a research assistant at the campus library, and a resident assistant. Scheuring, of Defiance, is the son of Louis and Lisa Scheuring. An elementary education major, he plays on the football team, performs with the Jazz Band, and serves as a PAL coordinator.