Seniors Austin (AJ) Smith of East Moline and Abbye Garcia of Stillman Valley, IL were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during Ashford University’s annual homecoming dinner and dance Saturday, Nov. 19. The event, held at the Vista Grande in Clinton, IA, ended a weeklong celebration at Ashford.

Also named to the royal court were: Junior Princess and Prince Jerika Castillo of Coralville, IA and Spencer Touchie of Hometown, IL; Sophomore Duchess and Duke Ashley Murray of Mason City, IA and Ben Headlee of Elizabeth, IL and Freshman Lady and Lord Olivia Johnston of Walnut, IL and Ivan Solis of Chicago, IL.

About Ashford University

Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).  The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus.  The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs.  For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.