FRESHMAN … Logan Partin walks onto the field with his parents, James and Ashley Partin, during Swanton High School’s 2025 Homecoming ceremony.
FRESHMAN … Dixie Anderson is escorted by Ashley Biere and James Anderson as she makes her way onto the field for the freshman court presentation.
SOPHOMORE … Gavin Voight walks with his parents, Melanie and Rob Voight, during the sophomore portion of the Homecoming ceremony.
SOPHOMORE … Payton Glonek is escorted by her mother, April Glonek, as she walks onto the field during Friday night’s ceremony.
JUNIOR … Luke Bettinger is escorted by Kristi Bettinger as he walks across the field as part of the junior court.
JUNIOR … Lexie Yeager walks with Jessica and Kevin Yeager during her introduction to the Homecoming crowd.
JUNIOR … Giovanni Ruiz is escorted by Deb Ruiz and Jeremy Sell as he makes his entrance onto the field.
JUNIOR … Myla Goins walks with Lindsay and Dennis Goins during the junior court presentation.
SENIOR … Connor Mitchey is escorted by Sean and Gretchen Mitchey during his introduction at Swanton’s Homecoming.
SENIOR … Alexa Faber walks with Chad and Carah Faber as part of the senior court presentation.
SENIOR … Brody Voight is escorted by Melanie and Rob Voight as he steps onto the field for the Homecoming ceremony.
SENIOR … Laci Walborn walks with Trent and Nikki Walborn during the senior court presentation.
SENIOR … Brady O’Shea is escorted by Matt and Becky O’Shea during his Homecoming introduction.
SENIOR … Lauren Bettinger walks with Kristi Bettinger during her moment on the field.
SENIOR … Luke Marlow is escorted by Sara Bateman and Jeremiah Bateman as he walks onto the field as part of the senior court.
SENIOR … Jordyn Ramirez walks with Kristy and Jason Ramirez during her senior court introduction.
2024 ROYALTY … 2024 Homecoming King Melvin Brown escorts 2024 Homecoming Queen Miranda Yeager back onto the field to help crown this year’s new King and Queen.
PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
SENIORS … Zak Wylie and Anna Rukieh stand together after being crowned the 2025 Swanton High School Homecoming King and Queen.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
Swanton High School celebrated its 2025 Homecoming on Friday, October 10, prior to the Bulldogs’ football game against Evergreen. Students, families, and community members filled the stands to cheer on this year’s Homecoming Court as they were presented on the field.
The evening opened with the introduction of the freshman attendants from the Class of 2029. Dixie Anderson and Logan Partin were recognized first. Logan, the son of James and Ashley Partin, is involved in football, track, and show choir.
He also participates in 4-H and serves on the Fulton County Junior Fair Board. Dixie, the daughter of Ashley Biere and James Anderson, participates in varsity girls’ soccer, freshman volleyball, and show choir.
Next to be introduced were the sophomore attendants from the Class of 2028. Gavin Voight, son of Melanie and Rob Voight, has been active in golf, boys’ volleyball, and boys’ travel volleyball. Payton Glonek, daughter of April Glonek, participates in volleyball and Interact.
Junior attendants representing the Class of 2027 followed. Luke Bettinger, son of Kristi Bettinger, is involved in the National Honor Society, basketball, and track. Lexie Yeager, daughter of Jessica and Kevin Yeager, participates in soccer, basketball, golf, Student Council, Leadership, Interact, NHS, and Yearbook.
They were followed by a second pair of juniors, Giovanni Ruiz and Myla Goins. Giovanni, son of Deb Ruiz and Jeremy Sell, is involved in varsity basketball, track, soccer, NHS, and FCA. Myla, daughter of Lindsay and Dennis Goins, participates in volleyball, softball, and NHS.
The senior attendants from the Class of 2026 were then introduced. Alexa Faber, daughter of Chad and Carah Faber, participates in volleyball, softball, basketball, NHS, Leadership, and Frosh Fest. She plans to attend college and major in medical imaging.
Connor Mitchey, son of Sean and Gretchen Mitchey, plays football and basketball and is involved in NHS. His future plans are to study business management at the University of Toledo.
They were followed by Brody Voight and Laci Walborn. Brody, son of Melanie Voight, is involved in Student Council, Interact, soccer, boys volleyball, travel volleyball, show choir, FCA, Frosh Fest, musicals, and Fulton County Honors Choirs.
His goal is to play college volleyball while studying psychology and premed. Laci, daughter of Trent and Nikki Walborn, serves as NHS president and participates in Student Council, Interact, Yearbook, Frosh Fest, Leadership, and FCA. She plans to study forensic science with a minor in criminology.
The third senior pair included Brady O’Shea and Lauren Bettinger. Brady, son of Matt and Becky O’Shea, is involved in golf, basketball, baseball, NHS, and Frosh Fest. He plans to major in business at the University of Toledo.
Lauren, daughter of Kristi Bettinger, participates in soccer, basketball, track, NHS, Interact, and Frosh Fest. She plans to pursue biology on a pre-med pathway to become a neurologist or neuro-oncologist.
The final senior pair was Luke Marlow and Jordyn Ramirez. Luke, son of Sara and Jeremiah Bateman, participates in baseball, Leadership, and FCA.
He plans to play college baseball while studying sports medicine. Jordyn, daughter of Kristy and Jason Ramirez, participates in volleyball, softball, NHS, Leadership, and Frosh Fest. She plans to attend college for nursing.
The 2024 Homecoming King and Queen, Melvin Brown and Miranda Yeager, returned to the field to assist in this year’s coronation.
Melvin, now working as a mechanic at M&N Repair, and Miranda, a hairstylist at Thirty7 West and coach for the Swanton Storm soccer team, shared smiles and applause from the crowd as they took their places for the final presentation.
This year’s Homecoming King and Queen were then revealed as Zak Wylie and Anna Rukieh. Zak, the son of Lisa Wylie, participates in football, NHS, and Leadership.
He plans to major in construction management in college. Anna, the daughter of Mazin and Jody Rukieh, is involved in NHS, Student Council, Leadership, Frosh Fest, soccer, track, golf, 4-H, and Legends of Livestock.
She plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science before obtaining her master’s in occupational therapy with a pediatric specialization.
Melvin Brown crowned Zak Wylie as the 2025 Homecoming King, while Miranda Yeager crowned Anna Rukieh as the 2025 Homecoming Queen.
The announcement was met with cheers from the stands as the court gathered for photos before the game. The celebration will continue with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening.
