By: T.J. Hug
The Village Reporter
As Homecoming celebrations take place throughout the country, it’s now Fayette’s turn to do the celebrating.
Paige Keefer has been selected as the school’s Homecoming Queen this year. She will preside over a Court which represents the spirit of the school most admirably.
Freshman Attendant Asia Laguio, the daughter of Kim and father Laguio, is already quite active in school. She takes part in Student Council, the Youth Advisory Council, the Science Club, and the IGNITE Youth Group. Her plan upon graduation are to go to college. When prompted, the busy freshman claimed the Boston Celtics as her favorite sports team, though it seems she cheated off the answer of her escort.
That would be Freshman Escort Hunter Griffiths, son to John and Krys Griffiths, who also cites the Celtics as his team, coincidentally. The balanced youth plays both Basketball and Track, while also holding membership in the Science Club and Student Council. Griffiths intends to attend college after graduation as well.
Haley Perdue, born to Jay and Christy Perdue, will serve as the court’s Sophomore Attendant. Perdue counts herself as a member of both the Future Farmers of America and F.U.M.Y. in addition to being a Class Officer. Aside from her activities, however, the sophomore enjoys singing very much, and also likes to take the time to hang out with friends and family. Her goal after leaving the halls of Fayette High School, is to pursue a degree in teaching, fall in love, and get married.
Perdue’s escort for the Homecoming Festivities will be fellow sophomore Bryce Conklin, who is the son of David and Tara Conklin. An avid runner, Conklin is part of the school’s Cross Country team. He is also a member of F.U.M.Y. It’s his time running cross country, both in practice and during meets, however, that stands out to him the most thus far in his young high school career. It is Conklin’s hope to attend Michigan State University after graduation.
The role of Junior Attendant was awarded to Alexis Fruchey, the daughter of Corey and Melanie Fruchey. A member of the Lady Eagles Basketball team, as well as the Future Farmers of America, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4-H, F.U.M.Y., and being a Class Officer, Fruchey also likes to Trapshoot and watch Netflix. Despite the vast number of activities in which she involves herself, it was at a cross country meet that her favorite memory was produced. After watching a friend “wipe out” onto a road while running in the race, Fruchey had to “drag her by her neck” before said friend got hit by a bus. Fuchey’s aspirations after high school include going to college, getting a job, and starting a family.
Garett Reinking, son to Dean and Diane Reinking, will escort Fruchey to Homecoming. The junior participates in Cross Country, Basketball, National Honor Society, Student Council, and 4-H. He fondly recalls hiding from Ms. Braggeman, a math teacher at Fayette, as an April Fools Day joke just last year. It is his hope to attend The Ohio State University upon receiving his high school diploma.
Liz Maginn, born to Mike and Traci Maginn, was chosen to be Senior Attendant. In her last year at Fayette, Maginn has found several ways to enjoy her high school career. During her tenure at the school, she has taken part in Cross Country, FCCLA, the Future Farmers of America, Tech Team, Pep Band, Choir, and National Honor Society. With such a busy schedule, it should come as no surprise that Maginn lists sleeping as her favorite pastime. She intends to go to college to study International Business after graduating.
Senior Escort Jared Wagner, son to Scott Wagner and Jodi Ordway, will be accompanying Maginn during the Homecoming Festivities. Versatile in his high school experience, Wagner has been a part of the school’s Cross Country, Basketball, and Baseball teams, in addition to Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and F.U.M.Y. It’s his time on the baseball field that stands out to him the most, though. Wagner has yet to decide on his plans after high school.
Dylan Stannard, the son of Eric and Martha Stannard, has been crowned as this year’s Fayette Homecoming King. The Student Council President runs Cross Country and Track for the Eagles, while also serving as a member of the National Honor Society and F.U.M.Y. Stannard is not a picky eater, as he cites “anything my mom didn’t burn” as his favorite food. His plans after high school include going to college and starting a family.
Queen Paige is the daughter of Brian and Danni Keefer. During her time at Fayette, she has been involved in Volleyball, Basketball, 4-H, the Future Farmers of America, and F.U.M.Y. She claims not to have a favorite subject due to the fact that she is “… not a morning person.” Upon graduation, Keefer plans on going to college to study nursing, getting a job, and finding her prince charming.
As the Fayette boys takes on Holgate this coming Saturday, the Queen and her Court will be there to support them.
T.J. Hug can be reached at
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