PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
2025 EDGERTON HOMECOMING ROYALTY … 2025 Homecoming Queen Tagan Pauley and King Otis Flowers
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
Wauseon High School came together to celebrate its 2025 Homecoming on Friday evening. Students, staff, families, and friends filled the stands as the excitement of the evening’s festivities began.
The celebration kicked off ahead of the football game with pregame activities and the introduction of this year’s Homecoming Court.
The first senior representative was Emmerie Rodriguez, the daughter of Edwin and Jada Rodriguez. Emmerie is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Spanish Club, and GCF, while also competing in track, basketball, and cross country.
She enjoys spending her free time hanging out with friends, running hurdles, traveling, listening to music, and going to the gym. Emmerie shared, “I’m so excited to be chosen for homecoming court, and I can’t wait to celebrate it with everyone.”
She plans to continue her education by running track in college while majoring in pre-med and biology.
The second senior representative was Carter Stuckey, the son of Rebecca and Brian Stuckey. Carter competes in golf and wrestling and enjoys attending student section events and team bonding nights with his golf teammates.
“I am thankful to all of my peers for electing me and honored that they chose me for this special occasion,” he said. Carter plans to attend Spring Arbor University, where he will study accounting while continuing to play golf.
Junior representatives were Addison Fisher and Ricardo Vazquez Jr. Addison, the daughter of Jeremie and Courtney Fisher, is active in volleyball and basketball.
She enjoys playing sports, spending time with friends, and being with her family. Addison shared, “Someday you’ll be looking back on your life, at all the memories. This is gonna be one of those nights,” and plans to study business in college.
Ricardo, the son of Maria and Ricardo Vazquez, plays baseball and football and enjoys fishing and eating out with friends. He shared that he is honored and thankful to have been elected to the junior homecoming court and plans to attend college after graduation.
Sophomore representatives were Brenna Fry and Aiden Franz-Donato. Brenna, the daughter of Todd and Trina Fry, participates in band, choir, and theater, and has been playing the guitar for more than two years. She also plays piano and rides dirt bikes.
Brenna said, “I’m so excited that I get to experience being on Homecoming Court with my amazing boyfriend. This is truly something I will never forget, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity.” She hopes to travel the world in the future.
Aiden is the son of Daylan and Emily Donato and Ashley and Zach Franz. He is involved in soccer, band, archery, and track. “It was shocking that my class wanted me to represent us. It’s an honor,” he said. Aiden hopes to work as a lineman and possibly play soccer in college.
Freshman representatives were Rafa Cardoso and Logan Custard. Rafa, the daughter of Tarine and Carlos Cardoso, is involved in volleyball and tennis and plans to participate in basketball cheer, Spanish Club, NHS, Best Buddies, and Art Club. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, shopping, and listening to music.
Rafa shared, “Being a member of the homecoming court makes me feel really proud and grateful, because it shows that people positively see me, and I’m excited to represent my class and school.” She plans to attend college to become a dermatologist and raise a family.
Logan, the son of Robert and Crystal Custard, is involved in FFA and wrestling and looks forward to playing baseball and joining the Spanish Club. He enjoys swimming with his family, playing video games, and spending time with his grandparents and friends.
“Being a member of the homecoming court as a freshman is very exciting, and I am very honored that I was the one to be elected,” Logan said. He plans to attend college and become an anesthesiologist assistant.
The night ended with the announcement of this year’s Homecoming King and Queen before kickoff, capping off a memorable evening for Wauseon High School students and families.
This year’s Homecoming Queen was Tagan Pauley, the daughter of Beth and Russ Pauley. Tagan is a soccer player who enjoys spending time with family and friends and shopping with her boyfriend.
“I am honored and excited that I can represent my school. Thank you to everyone who voted for me. It means a lot,” she said, adding that she is grateful for her friends, family, and teachers who have supported her throughout her high school journey.
Tagan plans to attend college, though she has not yet decided where or what she will major in.
Crowned as this year’s Homecoming King was Otis Flowers, the son of Brandi and Kevin Meiring. Otis runs track, plays football, and enjoys working out and spending time with friends.
He expressed his gratitude, stating, “I’m honored to be Wauseon High School’s Homecoming King. It’s a privilege to be a part of this tradition.” Otis plans to attend college and pursue a career in nursing.
