(PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
On Friday, September 13th, Edgerton High School students celebrated their annual Homecoming Ceremony. The event started at 6:00 p.m. with the Homecoming Queen Candidates being driven around the football field, followed by their entrance onto the football field. This year’s Homecoming Court is as follows.
This year’s freshman attendant was Miss Jade Saul, daughter of Jim and Torrie Saul. She has one sibling: Dylan (17). Jade participates in Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Spanish Club, and 4-H, and is the Freshman Class Treasurer.
After high school, she plans to attend an undecided college to become a physical therapist.
Jade enjoys being outside and being around her animals, family, and friends in her spare time. Jade’s favorite teacher is Miss Schaffner and her favorite class is Biology.
Jade was escorted by Mr. Tanner Kimpel, son of Trisha and Michael Kimpel. He has one sibling: Hayley (19). Tanner participates in Basketball, Baseball, Spanish Club, and FFA.
He plans to enter the workforce after graduation. In his spare time, Tanner enjoys playing video games and sports. His favorite teacher is Mr. Gilliland and his favorite class is PE.
This year’s sophomore attendant was Miss Cara Schroeder, daughter of Adam and Colette Schroeder. She has three siblings: Grace (20), Bryce (17), and Blake (10). She is involved in Softball, Volleyball, FCA, and Spanish Club. Cara plans to attend an undecided school for cosmetology after high school.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing softball and volleyball, attending sporting events, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite teacher is Ms. Schaffner and her favorite class is Chemistry.
Cara was escorted by Mr. Mason Elden. Mason is the son of Matt and Mindy Elden. His three siblings are Parker (16), Owen (12), and Grace (11). Mason is a member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams, and a member of the Spanish Club.
His current post-high school plans are to attend an undecided college to pursue an undecided major. In his free time, Mason enjoys fishing, bike rides, and playing sports, and pool basketball. His favorite teacher is Mr. Krill and his favorite class is Historical Media.
This year’s junior attendant was Miss Ava Swank. Ava is the daughter of Bill and Charlene Swank. Her siblings are Nolan (22) and Nathan (20). She also loves her dog Dexter (4) as a sibling. She is currently involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, FEA, FCA, Spanish Club, and Junior Class Vice President.
Ava’s current post-high school plans are to either study veterinary medicine or radiology at an undecided college. She enjoys watching Grey’s Anatomy, playing sports with friends, and getting ice cream. Her favorite teacher is Miss Swank and her favorite class is psychology.
Ava was escorted by Mr. Brady Everetts, son of Dustin and Shelby Everetts. His two siblings are Cooper (19) and Addison (12). Brady has been involved in football, basketball, and baseball. His current post-high school plans are to study Agricultural Business at Northwest State Community College.
In his spare time, Brady enjoys hunting, farming, spending time with family, and watching the Buckeyes. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Schroeder and his favorite class is Current Events.
The first Queen Candidate was Miss Corinne Cape. She is the daughter of Kevin and Carmen Cape. Corinne has one sibling: Layne (19). Corinne has participated in volleyball, softball, NHS, FCA, and FEA.
After graduating, she plans to study veterinary science at an undecided college. In her spare time, Corinne enjoys Tanning and watching TV. Her favorite class is Anatomy and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Rendleman.
Corinne was escorted by Mr. Cory Herman. Cory is the son of Andy and Jodi Herman. He has one sibling: Drew (24). Cory has been involved in NHS, FFA, FEA, football, basketball, and baseball.
After high school, Cory plans to attend Owens Community College to study turf management. In his free time, Cory enjoys playing sports and watching TV. His favorite class is Chemistry with his favorite teacher Ms. Schaffner.
The second Queen Candidate was Miss Ava Herman. She is the daughter of Rick and Shanea Herman. Ava has two siblings: Aubree (25) and Hayden (20). She has been involved in cross country, wrestling, track, class president, FEA, and FFA.
Ava’s current post-high school plans are to attend college at an undecided university majoring in broadcast journalism. In her time away from school she enjoys coloring and sleeping. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Nugent and her favorite class is yearbook.
Ava was escorted by senior Noah Grandey, son of Jason and Ashley Grandey. His siblings are Alexis (15) and Elleanor (5). He has been involved in FFA and Spanish Club. Noah’s plans after high school are currently undecided.
In his spare time, Noah enjoys driving tractors, playing frisbee golf, and sleeping. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Manning and his favorite class is Agricultural Mechanics.
The third Queen Candidate was Miss Gretchen Keppeler is the daughter of Rebecca Kenner and Adam Keppeler. Her siblings are Makayla (19), Adryan (18), and Madalyn (10). Gretchen has been involved in FFA, FEA, Spanish Club, NHS, student council, basketball, track, and is the senior class vice president.
She plans to attend The Ohio State University, majoring in psychology. In her free time, Gretchen enjoys showing cattle, binge-watching Netflix, and taking long naps. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Manning and her favorite class is Livestock Evaluation.
Gretchen was escorted by Mr. Joel Walkup. Joel is the son of Shea and Stephanie Walkup. He has three siblings: Brianna (20), Emberly (13), and Zeke (9). Joel has been a member of the football, track, basketball, and baseball teams. After high school, Joel plans on attending St. Pete College in Florida studying for a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine.
Joel enjoys playing with little brother Zeke, surfing, and wakeboarding. His favorite teacher is Mr. Krill and his favorite class is Government.
The fourth Queen Candidate was Miss Heidi Meyer. She is the daughter of JJ and Kim Meyer. Heidi has two siblings: Cole and her twin brother Andy. She has been involved in cross country, indoor track, mat maids, track and field, Spanish Club, FCA, FEA, NHS, Log of E, and runs the flag for football games. Heidi’s current post-high school plans are to attend the University of St. Francis majoring in the Physical Therapy Assistance Program.
She enjoys running, hurdling at the track, watching TikTok, reading, hanging out with friends, and playing cards with her family. Her favorite teacher is Ms. Schaffner and her favorite class is Anatomy.
Heidi was escorted by senior Nathaniel Tomlinson, son of Tiffany Studer. His sister is Kailyn Studer (15). He has been involved in 4-H, cross country, and track.
Nathaniel’s plans after high school are currently undecided. In his spare time, Nathaniel enjoys Frisbee golfing, eating at Five Guys, Popeyes, and Crumble, and sleeping a lot. His favorite teacher is Mr. Archer and his favorite class is any math class.
The final Queen Candidate was Miss Keira Myers. Keira’s parents are Heath and Tamla Myers. She has one brother: Conner (16). She has participated in student council, Spanish Club, cross country, indoor track, and track and field.
After high school, Keira plans to attend Bowling Green State University with a major in physical therapy. In her free time, Keira enjoys reading, painting, and drawing. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Archer and her favorite class is Anatomy.
Keira was escorted by senior Evan Stark. Evan is the son of Kim and Brian Stark. He has two siblings: Holly (20) and Brayden (14). He has been involved in FEA, outdoor track, football, and indoor track.
His plans involve attending Kent State University majoring in accounting. In his free time, Evan enjoys weightlifting, throwing shot and discus, and playing video games. His favorite teacher is Mr. McClellan and his favorite class is Accounting 4.
After introducing the Homecoming Court, the Homecoming Queen was crowned. The 2024 Bulldog Homecoming Queen was Corrine Cape, with Cory Herman as King.
