In preparation of tomorrow night’s Homecoming Celebration, Jackson Heights High School is pleased to introduce their 2025 Homecoming Court: Madilyn Bacon, Alexis Richter, Anna Schierling, Laramie Self, Teagan Bowhay, Anthony Gulotta, Drake Mellies, and Austin Zeller.
Madylin “Madi” Bacon has participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, track, FBLA, FFA, and Pep Club, while in high school. After graduation, Madi plans to attend Washburn University to study psychology. Madi’s escort is Teagen Bowhay. During his time in high school, Teagen has participated in football, basketball, shooting sports, and National Honor Society. Teagen has his eyes set on attending K-State after graduation, with the goal of pursuing a degree in agriculture.
Alexis Richter will be escorted by Anthony Gulotta. Alexis has participated in FBLA, FCCLA, forensics, volleyball, track, and Cobra Mentors. Alexis plans to attend Washburn University to earn her bachelor's degree in political science before pursuing her law degree at the Washburn School of Law. During his years in high school, Anthony has been active in football, track, powerlifting, scholars bowl, FCCLA, forensics, band, and archery. Anthony’s plan after high school is to attend Manhattan Tech.
Anna Schierling has been involved in volleyball, track, StuCo, FCA, Cobra Mentors, JCYC, and the National Honor Society. She plans on obtaining her master’s degree in forensic nursing from K-State. Along with playing Cobra football all throughout high school, Anna’s escort Drake Mellies has participated in baseball, basketball, track, Pep Club, and Cobra Mentors. Drake plans on continuing his football career at a 4-year college after he graduates.
Our final nominees are Laramie Self, escorted by Austin Zeller. Throughout Laramie’s high school career, she has been involved in cross country, FFA, track, FCA, band, shooting sports, and 4-H. Laramie’s plans after graduation are to attend Allen Community College to pursue an associate's degree. During his time in high school, Austin has participated in football, basketball, baseball, track, National Honor Society, shooting sports, and Cobra Mentors. Austin plans to attend a 4-year university to pursue a degree in aviation and also to further pursue his football career.
When asked how it felt knowing that so many underclassmen looked up to them enough to nominate them, the candidates agreed that it felt good and also hope to continue being someone the younger students can talk to and look up to.
Remember to come on out to the Football game at home this Friday, September 19 to see which of these amazing candidates will be selected as Homecoming King and Queen and to cheer on the Cobras as they take on the Horton Chargers. The game will kick off at 7 pm, with the crowning taking place during halftime.