Washtucna crowns royalty

WASHTUCNA – A girl who moved to Eastern Washington two years ago has been named Washtucna High School Homecoming queen.

Noveli “Noe” Longatti, 17, who moved to Pomeroy from California in 2019, reigned over local Homecoming festivities last week. She is the daughter of therapist Kellie Lassiter, a therapist and UPS driver Todd Longatti.

"Being senior Homecoming queen means that I got through all the hard stuff and became the student I wanted to be," she said, noting her selection was a surprise.

Longatti said she has attended four different high schools and is honored to be Washtucna's Homecoming queen.

She is involved in many school activities, including the Future Farmers of America and Associated Student Body.

When Longatti isn't in school, she likes writing and working at the Twisted Wire coffee house in Pomeroy.

Longatti likes dancing and listening to music – she prefers rhythm and blues, and Indie-pop.

Longatti is not involved in sports this year, but is a Green Bay Packers fan.

She has three dogs and likes going to Java's coffee shop during her free time. Longatti plans to attend Walla-Walla Community College and hopes to transfer to Lewis and Clark College in Lewiston, Idaho.

Washtucna King

A Washtucna native reigned over Homecoming last week.

“I thought there was a chance I would become king,” Nate Hille said. “But I definitely had some strong competition.”

Hille is a 17 year old Washtucna native involved in several school organizations, including Future Farmers of America, Associated Student Body, Future Business Leaders of America, yearbook and pep band.

The senior said he has a busy schedule, but also makes time to have fun.

When not in school, Hille likes to listen to rock’n’roll, especially the Beatles. He also likes reading Lord of the Rings and playing strategy board games like Monopoly and Catan.

Hille is not involved in sports this year, but follows the Washington State University Cougars.

He has two cats, “Fluffy” and “Paws”, which his sister named, he said.

After graduation, Hille plans to go to Washington State University and major in business or teaching.

“I am deeply honored and I would like to represent my community in a good way,” he said of his Homecoming reign.