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Hollywood Queens By Henrique arantes and christian Wynne

Their dresses glimmer as the light shines and their smiles light up the whole room. The whole crowd applauds them as they get settled, and tensions rise while the new queen waits to be called. Every year, these are the daydreams of many senior girls who hope to one day wear the Coronation crown.

The crowning of the 2022 Coronation queen and the presentation of duchesses will take place Saturday at the PAC. Seniors Madison Plunkett, Libbi Rozell, Landrie Hay, and Brooklyn Gilleland were chosen by each grade level to represent them at the ceremony, and one senior will be named queen. The overall theme for is “Hooray for Hollywood.”

“I think Coronation is a great way to celebrate all of our school’s organizations,” junior Savannah Warrington said. “I can’t wait to see all of the duchesses and escorts dressed up to represent their organizations.”

Hay is nominated as the Freshman Queen Nominee. She takes part in the National Honors Society, Varsity Cheer, and she is the Student Council Co-President. Outside of school, she is part of Grace Student Ministry where she is involved in the Catalyst program and is a leader on Wednesday nights.

Photo provided by Landrie Hay

“I was surprised and just felt so honored that our school chose me to be one of the four nominees,” Hay said. “I am excited to see everybody all dressed up and feeling like a princess. I love all of the girls that are nominated along with me, so I’m very excited to see who wins.”

The Sophomore Queen Nominee, Gilleland, takes part in Future Farmers of America, varsity tennis, Key club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, she is a member of the Cross Brand Cowboy Church, and she is also a member of Smith County 4-H.

Photo provided by Brooklyn Gilleland

“I was sitting in English and I was just really surprised when they said my name on the intercom,” Gilleland said. “The thing I’m most excited for is being able to be on stage with other girls, and just representing our school as one of the top four girls.”

Rozell is the Junior Queen Nominee, and she is involved in softball, track, job shadowing at Trinity Mother Frances, and she plays select softball for Sneaky Cleats Elite 18 U. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends.

Photo provided by Libbi Rozell

“I was super excited to wear a big dress and walk out on stage with everybody,” Rozell said. “I think I am mostly looking forward to having fun with my friends and then being able to experience the atmosphere.”

Plunkett is the Senior Queen Nominee, and she is a member of the basketball team. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Photo provided by Madison Plunkett

“I was really excited,” Plunkett said. “I am mostly looking forward to just doing this with all of my friends [and siblings].”

As for the duchesses, the Freshman Class Duchess is Kenny Miller, Sophomore Class Duchess is Avery Adams, Junior Class Duchess is Brooke Tweedell, and Senior Class Duchess is Emma Grotemat.

Photo provided by Avery Adams

“My reaction was definitely shocked,” Tweedell said. “[I am] excited that I was selected to represent my class in a positive way.

Photo Provided by Brooke Tweedell

Each organization on campus also chose a duchess and escort to represent their programs.

Art – Val Adams and Nate Fitzgerald

Band – Cassandra Hartman and Austin Taylor

Boys’ Basketball – Laniya Daniels and Connor McClendon

Boys’ Soccer – Bre Biggar and Diego Nivoloni

Cheerleading – Paige Frazier and Isaac Pollard

Choir – Halle Lambert and Houston Summer

Cross Country – Nataly Tapia and Jeffrey Chang

Drill Team – Chloe Smith and Evan Alford

Eagle Eye News – Marlee Sorrells and Andrew Velarde

FCA – Ellie Watkins and Ryan French

Film and Print Media – Jesika Miller and Christopher Tate

FFA – Alexandra Keels and Caleb Riches

Football – Maddie Villarreal and Casey Poe

Girls’ Basketball – Maggie Spearman and Colton Widemon

Girls’ Soccer – Emma Bosworth and Christian Flores

Golf – Julee King and Bryce Covington

International Thespian – Elsabeth Schwind and Tyler Chamberlain

Majorettes – Juliana McKinney and Bowen Adams

National Honors Society – Taylar Ragland and Rylen Calverly

Principles of Education – McKinleigh Evans and Kayden McClenny

Key Club – Victoria Mayorga and Crew Goodson

Powerlifting – Zaniya Mumphrey and Omarr Webber

Softball – Darby Woodrum and Will Hutchens

Speech and Debate – Antonia Calin and Cody Peters

Student Council – Addison Smith and Brady Bethany

Student Trainers – Stormie Shapley and Izac Perez

Tennis – Callie Little and Aaron Roden

Track – Preslie Walters and Mekhi Harley

Volleyball – Brenley Philen and Brian Shine

Yearbook and Visual Media – Lian Boone and Ethan Johnson