Girls were nominated, students voted, and the final choice has been revealed. The 10th annual Winter Homecoming court is finally here. Out of all the nominations, there were 3 sophomores; Jaden Williams, Reigan Baskin, and Teagan Blackston, 4 juniors; Mollie Ownbey, Olivia Allen, Milly Rogers, and Emma Crites, and 5 seniors; Hadlee Apple, Payton Frisinger, Bre Cassinelli, Mekena Henderson, and Kaitlin Tucker that walked the blue carpet on Friday, Jan. 30 alongside the boys of their choice.

With help from Mrs. Cockrell, votes were sent in, tallied, and announced.

“I only know a few of the girls. The ones I do know however, were good choices,” said Mrs. Cockrell.
Reasons for excitement are almost as vast as the votes for these ladies were.

“I’ll get to have quality time with some of my favorites…and I’ll get to share the moment that night with my dad,” said senior Payton Frisinger.

“I can’t wait for the cute pictures,” said junior Emma Crites.

“Probably most excited to wear the pretty dress,” said sophomore Reigan Baskin.

The girls aren’t the only ones with expectations. In fact, their escorts are just as excited, but for different reasons.

“I’m excited for the basketball game and missing school,” said sophomore Avery Benson, escorting Teagan Blackston.

“It’s a good excuse to buy another suit,” said junior Luke Hannon, escorting Emma Crites.

“Probably getting to walk her is what I’m ready for because she’s pretty,” said senior Mason Cline, the escort of Payton Frisinger.

While the girls/maids wore their long dresses, their escorts definitely wore something special as well. Whether it was a bow tie or a big smile, each of these young men walked beside a maid for a special reason.

“She’s a great role model for Har-Ber. It’s a good way for her to show her new haircut, too,” said junior Luke Hannon, escorting Emma Crites.

The escort of Olivia Allen, Justin Weiser said, “She deserves to be on court because she smiles a lot and has a good sense of humor.”

Other than the recurring fear of tripping and falling in front of the whole student body, others had different worries.

“I’m really not afraid of tripping as much as I am afraid of the fact that my dress is white and I am the messiest person I know,” said Payton Frisinger.

“I’m scared that I’m going to step on her dress,” said Anthony Caldera.

Even though some had been on court before in the past, the majority were pumped to experience it.

“My senior year is almost over and this is a memory I’ll never forget,” said Mekena Henderson.