Autistic teen named homecoming king

East Grand Rapids senior Joshua Pittman put his hands to his face and doubled over with joy when he was announced as the school's homecoming king.

The student with autism was immediately hugged and congratulated by his court mates and guided to the place of honor where he stood next to his queen, Isabel Condon. He then drove around the football field in a golf cart, something he was excited about all day.

"Joshua is the winner, he's so proud," said Pittman, 18, as he hugged his parents, Evette and JR Pittman, during halftime of the East Grand Rapids football game against Lowell.

Tears welled in the yes of many on the sideline and in the stands as Pittman's extended family, many of who came from out of state, students and school staff and administrators were all excited for Pittman.