October 3, 2025/
Junior Homecoming Attendents
Anna Karras & Will Moore
Anna is the daughter of Robin & Tony Karras;
Will is the son of Helen & Tyler Moore
Aubrey Meyer & Drake Worby
Aubrey is the daughter of Kristy & Jeff Meyer;
Drake is the son of Tracy & David Worby
Daisy Mumford & Riley Phillips
Daisy is the daughter of Amanda & Jeremy Mumford;
Riley is the son of Katrina & David Phillips
Hannah Schackmann & Korbyn Bennett
Hannah is the daughter of Chelsey & Travis Schackmann;
Korbyn is the son of Andrea Bennett
Brylee Spittler & Nick Fouty
Brylee is the daughter of Ashley Spittler & Eland Spittler;
Nick is the son of Nycol Fouty & Mike Fouty
—photo by Terri Cox | Staff Reporter & Photographer
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