By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
Evergreen High School celebrated homecoming on Friday, October 4th. The festivities began with some tailgating before the game. The homecoming court took the field at 6:30 p.m. to announce the 2024 Homecoming Queen and King.
The first freshman attendant was Lexi Johnson. She is the daughter of Monika and Cris Johnson. Lexi is involved in volleyball, track, and student council. She plans to attend Yale University College where she will earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
An odd fact about Lexi is that she loves to time how fast she can get the mail in her free time, and her favorite high school memory is getting to be a part of Homecoming court with her sister Taylor.
Lexi was escorted by Hayes Studenka. He is the son of Davey and Tina Studenka. Hayes is a part of Evergreen football and wrestling and loves to farm.
His favorite high school memory was beating Archbold’s football team and in ten years he sees himself working hard and making good money.
The second freshmen attendant was Juliette Okos. She is the daughter of Joe and Amber Okos. Juliette is involved in cheerleading, track, and student council, and she plans to become an anesthesiologist.
In ten years, Juliette “hopefully” sees herself super rich, in a giant house, with a good job. An odd fact about her is that she supposedly gives Mr. Holliday “too much sass” (his words of course).
Juliette was escorted by Landon Ricker. He is the son of Joe and Ashlee Ricker. Landon plays football, basketball, and runs track, and he is planning to own a landscaping business in his future and make lots of money.
Landon’s favorite memory is his first punt on the varsity football team. An odd fact about him is that he’s ambidextrous!
The first sophomore attendant was Lanae Manz. She is the daughter of Matt and Deanna Manz. Lanae is a part of student council, world language club, and the spirit squad.
She plans to go into the medical field and raise a family once she gets her degree. Lanae’s favorite high school memory was earlier today when she was a part of her class’s lip-synch battle and an odd fact about Lanae is that she has passed out 6 times in her life.
Lanae was escorted by Chris Shrader. He is the son of Nick and Kelly Shrader. Chris plays golf, basketball, and baseball for Evergreen, and is planning on becoming an electrician after high school.
His theoretical superhero power would be the ability to fly, and in ten years he sees himself working and starting a family.
The second sophomore attendant was Bella Salazar. She is the daughter of Jay and Erin Salazar. Bella is involved in gymnastics, track, student council, SADD, world language club, LLS, and spirit squad.
After high school Bella sees herself going to college for an undecided major. Bella’s favorite TV show is Outer Banks and her favorite food is ice cream. If given the choice of any superpower, she would pick the ability to fly.
Bella was escorted by Jake Farley. He is the son of Dan and Erica Farley. Jake plays soccer and golf for Evergreen and plans to become a professional golfer or electrician after high school.
Jake’s favorite TV show is South Park and his favorite movie is Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith. In ten years, Jake sees himself having a good job, while living in a nice house.
The first junior attendant was Bailey Lumbrezer. She is the daughter Joseph and Heather Lumbrezer. Bailey plays Basketball and Volleyball and is also a part of student council.
She plans to attend Owens Community College where she will pursue a major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. If given one superpower Bailey would choose teleportation, so she could go to the beach whenever she wants. In ten years, Baily sees herself anywhere except for Metamora.
Bailey was escorted by Quinten Eisel. He is the son of Lance and Katie Eisel. Quinten plays football and basketball and hopes to become a doctor in his future.
His favorite high school memory was when Joey Okos hit a deer on the day of homecoming last year, and an odd fact about him is that he doesn’t like any vegetables.
The second junior attendant was Ireland Smallman. She is the daughter of Terry and Mindy Smallman. Ireland plays volleyball and basketball and is a part of SADD.
She plans on going to college to become a pediatric sonographer or an MRI technician. An odd fact about Ireland is that she has ridden a bear down in Tennessee with her friend Hubert.
Her favorite high school memory was when she, along with the help of Bailey Lumbrezer, got Mr. Nagy to laugh after he had called John “Big Fella” during class.
Ireland was escorted by JJ Johnson. He is the son of John and Jamie Johnson. JJ plays football, baseball, volleyball, and the trumpet. JJ plans on majoring in engineering while he is in college. JJ’s specialty is head injuries, and if given the option for a superpower, he would choose the ability to travel between space and time.
The first senior attendant was Bentlie Setmire. She is the daughter of Danette and Dustin Setmire. Bentlie is a part of the soccer and track team, and is involved in SADD, NHS, Art CLub, and the Yearbook committee.
Her plans after high school include attending Mercy college of Ohio where she will earn her bachelor’s degree in science of nursing to become a pediatric emergency medicine nurse.
Bentlie’s favorite high school memory was the bus rides to soccer games and track meets. In ten years, Bentlie sees herself nursing, married and starting a family.
Bentlie was escorted by Max Mossing. He is the son of Luke and Amber Mossing. Max is a part of football and wrestling and plans to work for his family business after high school. His favorite TV show is breaking bad and favorite teacher is Mrs. Mayti.
His favorite high school memory was during freshman year when Logan laid down on the lunch table and spun around, earning himself a detention. An odd fact about Max is that he has a mustache above his eyes.
The second senior attendant was Brynn Trumbull. She is the daughter of Roger and Risa Trumbull. Brynn is involved in cheerleading, baton, Band, choir, musical, and Viking Voices.
Brynn plans on going to college where she will major in interior design while continuing her twirling career. Brynn’s favorite movie is the 2006 Disney animated movie Cars. Her favorite high school memory was Christmas caroling at the zoo for Viking voices and an odd fact about her is that she has a growing collection of Converse.
Brynn was escorted by Hayden Smallman. He is the son of Terry and Mindy Smallman. Hayden plays baseball and soccer.
After high school, Hayden plans to become an MLB umpire, a sports broadcaster, or enter the workforce. Hayden’s favorite high school memory was when the soccer team won the district title.
If Hayden could have one superpower it would be the power to feel the pain that others are going through. In ten years, Hayden sees himself working a job he enjoys, making good money, and living in a nice house.
The third senior attendant is Taylor Johnson. She is the daughter of Monika and Cris Johnson. Taylor plays volleyball and is a part of FFA, NHS, Fulton County Pork Queen, and Student Council.
Taylor plans to attend Harvard University on a full-ride scholarship where she will become a brain surgeon. Taylor’s favorite teachers are Ms. Howell, Mr. Nagy, and Mrs. Boger.
Her favorite high school memory is watching Mr. Nagy fall down the stairs twice in a single school day. In ten years, Taylor sees herself retired, lying on a beach in Florida where you can find her tanning.
Taylor was escorted by Sean Rafferty. He is the son of Michael and Jennifer Rafferty. Sean plays soccer, basketball, and baseball, and is the president of both NHS and Spirit Squad.
He’s involved with student council, yearbook, SADD and plans on attending the University of Toledo where he will major in engineering. His favorite teacher is Mr. Wagner and his favorite high school memory was last Friday’s football game, where we beat Archbold.
If Sean could have any superpower, he would pick super growth for “obvious reasons”, and an odd fact about Sean is that he stole the moon!
This year’s 2024 Homecoming Queen and King were Taylor Johnson and Sean Rafferty.
