Homecoming Court 2024
By: Bre Hamilton
Homecoming court at Culver Community is something for each grade. Each year, 2 boys and 2 girls from grades 9 through 11 and 3 boys and 3 girls from the senior class get voted anonymously by their classmates to represent their grade. However, only the senior class gets an opportunity to be crowned homecoming queen or king.
Mrs. Haidee Temme has been in charge of homecoming court for the last 11 years and enjoys being in charge of homecoming court.
“What I enjoy most about Homecoming court is seeing the kids all dressed up and enjoying it. I love when classes choose different students each year,” said Temme. “Sometimes the grades try to reach students that don’t always get recognized and are great students and kind to everyone. Those times really make it worth it.”
This 2024-25 school year homecoming court consisted of: freshmen Maci Reinhold, Holly Horner, Francisco Rojas-Mendoza, and Braylon Jackson; sophomores Eliana Andrzejewski, Ava Taylor, Drake Zorich, and Troy Fa’tuai-McCuen; juniors Breana Hamilton, Syrenity Bollenbacher, Caleb McCuen, and Jonas McCuen; and seniors Ashley Pugh, Olivia Overmyer, Amiyah Williams, Graham Baker, Daniel Laba, and Gage Long.
These representatives enjoyed the week of fun which got everyone prepared for the game on Friday. Students participated in spirit days, a pep rally with a lip sync battle, fall bonanza, a parade and then homecoming court at the game.
After the parade, court members had to arrive on time to line up and walk the track. Every member got a sash and the girls also got a rose. The court started on the opposing side of the track and walked over to the Cavalier side of the field. Once all the members of the court were ready to go, the announcers introduced each member with a “get to know me”. The crowd heard everyone’s names, who they are escorted by, what grade they’re in, three activities they participate in, and their parent’s/guardian’s names.
For this year’s 2024-25 senior court, only senior Daniel Laba is a returning member. After being nominated again, he was happy.
“I’m happy to be representing our grade, it felt good when I found out I made court even though I was already voted for court last year,” said Laba. “I feel like I might have a chance to win, but I would like to see either Gage or Graham win court.”
Other nominees feel similarly.
“I was excited. It made me feel good about myself even though I didn’t expect it because I’ve never been nominated before,” said senior Ashley Pugh. “I feel like since I got nominated my senior year and only my senior year then I feel like I have a good chance at winning.”
Another nominee, senior Graham Baker, couldn’t believe he was selected.
“I’m really excited! I’ve never done anything like this before,” said Graham Baker. “I wasn’t paying attention to the announcements that day until I heard my name. My friend was able to tell me what was going on, but I thought they were joking at first, but then I realized they weren’t. I didn’t think anyone would vote for me other than myself, but I’m just happy to be on the court!”
The excitement that was built up to the announcement of the winners, was visible with cheers and applause when Olivia Overmyer and Daniel Laba were selected to be the 2024-25 king and queen. Returning king Hayden Parker and queen Myah Maroules were there to pass the honor.
“When I first heard my name announced I was definitely in shock. When I saw Myah walking up to me, she was smiling so big and I couldn’t help but laugh,” said senior Olivia Overmyer. “Then Graham turned to me and said, “Wow, oh my gosh congratulations!” Him saying that warmed my heart because I could tell he was genuinely happy for me. Being crowned homecoming queen is an absolute honor. I’m happy to know that I’ve influenced our school in a positive way, and I’ll do my best to continue doing so.”
