UNK men wow at Alpha Phi sorority’s King of Hearts pageant

UNK’s Alpha Phi sorority hosted its 10th annual King of Hearts male pageant Thursday night at Kearney High School.

Fourteen contestants representing various UNK fraternities, student organizations and athletic teams competed in dance, music, talent and interview sessions before a panel of guest judges selected the overall winner.

Connor Wiehn, representing Sigma Phi Epsilon, received the coveted title of Mr. King of Hearts.

Other winners were:
Mr. People’s Choice and Mr. Congeniality – Ethan Ciancio, representing Campus Recreation
Mr. Talented – Jackson Clausen, representing UNK Track and Field

Proceeds benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports women’s cardiac care and student scholarships, and the S.A.F.E. Center, a Kearney-based nonprofit that assists people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD/VIDEO BY MARCUS COLE, UNK COMMUNICATIONS