October 3, 2025/
Senior Homecoming Attendents
Kayla Clark & Nolan Clement
Kayla is the daughter of Jodi & Josh Clark;
Nolan is the son of Becky & Doug Clement
Julia Eckerty & Kellen Sullivan
Julia is the daughter of Kim & Barry Eckerty;
Kellen is the son of Bridgett & James Sullivan
Madilyn Gelb & Fred Thomas
Madilyn is the daughter of Tracy & Chris Gelb;
Fred is the son of Sarah & Lucas Seaton
Madison Gray & Jack Julius
Madison is the daughter of Amy & Mel Gray;
Jack is the son of Kylee & Jon Julius
Audriana Hernandez & Brody Smith
Audriana is the daughter of Jammie & Bill Hernandez;
Brody is the son of Eliza & Steve Smith
Lucy Moore & Luke Karras
Lucy is the daughter of Helen & Tyler Moore;
Luke is the son of Robin & Tony Karras
—photo by Terri Cox | Staff Reporter & Photographer
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