Ball, Saggus crowned during LCHS homecoming festivities

Kitty Ball (l) was crowned Homecoming Queen and Madison Saggus, Homecoming Princess, during homecoming festivities held at Buddy Bufford Field Friday, November 9. In honor of homecoming, the Red Devils beat GMC 48-0.

Kitty Ball was crowned LCHS Homecoming Queen when the Red Devils met GMC at Buddy Bufford Field Friday, November 9.

She is the daughter of Penne Ball and the late Col. George Lawson Ball.

Madison Saggus, who is the daughter of Melody and Al Saggus, was crowned Homecoming Princess.

The two young ladies were crowned by Megan Saggus and Franquell Sherman, last year's Homecoming Queen and Princess, respectively. The queen's crown was a gift from Tena's Jewelry & Gift Shop in Washington.

Other members of the 2007 Home- coming Court presented during the special halftime show were:

Senior Class Representatives: Julie Bennett, daughter of Ivy Bennett and Wesley Bennett; Amy Boland, daughter of Angie and Bill Boland; Nicole Crook, daughter of Teresa and Andy Wengrow; Asonta Johnson, daughter of Patricia Jones and Gain Johnson; Mandy Pruitt, daughter of Jan Bodie and Fred Pruitt; and Sara Anne Remsen, daughter of Gail and Marcy Remsen.

The members of the 2007 Homecoming Court at LCHS were featured during a special halftime show held Friday, November 9, when the Red Devils met GMC at Buddy Bufford Field. Pictured are: (l-r) Elizabeth Dunaway, Freshman Class representative; Audra Bradford, Sophomore Class representative; Latoya Harris, Junior Class representative; Sara Anne Remsen, Amy Boland, and Mandy Pruitt, Senior Class representatives; Kitty Ball, Homecoming Queen; Madison Saggus, Homecoming Princess; Nicole Crook, Julie Bennett, and Asonta Johnson, Senior Class representatives; Ashley Rivera, Junior Class representative; Hannah Mongrue, Sophomore Class representative; and Brittany Perkins, Freshman Class representative.

Junior Class Representatives: Latoya Harris, daughter of Peggy and Ronald Harris, and Ashley Rivera, daughter of Betty and Rafael Rivera.

Sophomore Class Representatives: Hannah Mongrue, daughter of Michele and Michael Mongrue, and Audra Bradford, daughter of Maria and Bill Bradford.

Freshman Class Representatives: Elizabeth Dunaway, daughter of Penny and Tutt Dunaway, and Brittany Perkins, daughter of Laura and Emerson Perkins.

Prior to the game, senior band members and senior cheerleaders, football players, and softball players took part in the annual Senior Recognition Ceremony. At this time, certificates were presented to the seniors by their teachers and coaches.

The seniors honored in this fashion were:

Band Members: Idellian Andrews, daughter of Mary Andrews; Julie Bennett, daughter of Ivy Bennett and Wesley Bennett; Brittany Calhoun, daughter of Sandra Turner and Eugene Calhoun; Jazmon Dukes, son of Gerry and Jasper Dukes; Cordarius Harden, son of Frances Partlow and Larry Harden; Charles Jackson, son of Teresa Jackson and Keith Bennett; Triece Jennings, daughter of Carol McCord; Shay Leverett, daughter of Verda and Harold Leverett; Marlena Mason, daughter of Mary and Marcus Mason; and Coty Norman, daughter of Phyllis and Gary Norman.

Softball Players: Savannah Crook, daughter of Deborah and Reuben Crook; Janelle Dukes, daughter of Janet and Greg Dukes; Mandy Pruitt, daughter of Jan Bodie and Fred Pruitt; Sarah Sims, daughter of Tom Sims and Emmajean and Elton Woodward; and Christina Stevenson, daughter of Marilyn and Kenneth Stevenson.

Cheerleaders: Hannah Crook, daughter of Debbie and Jack Crook; Nicole Crook, daughter of Teresa and Andy Wengrow; Madison Saggus, daughter of Melody and Al Saggus; and Lindsey Young, daughter of Lee and Joe Young.

Football Players: Ronell Ferguson, son of Selisa Ferguson and Robert Walton; Brandon Giella, son of Priscilla and Stephen Giella; Austin Goldman, son of Floydean and Gene Goldman; Jamareon Green, son of Cynthia Harris and James Green; Carlous Hearst, son of Rachel and Robert Hearst; Joshua Hollimon, son of Vicki and Terrell Hollimon; Daniel Morris, son of Sherry and Hal Morris; Michael Newman, son of Natalie and Mike Newman; LaRone Smith, son of Courtney Leverette and LaRone Smith, Jr.; Brandon Sparks and Brian Sparks, sons of Kelly and Brian Sparks; Tyler Tonsing, son of Dee and Bill Tonsing; Demarco Watts, son of Vanessa Zellars and Derrick Watts; Tony Wells, son of Penny Wells; DeChane Willis, son of Evelyn and Norman Willis; and Tristan Wynn, son of Aretha and Toland Wynn.

Concerning other homecoming festivities, the overall "Spirit Week" winner was also announced at halftime. The winner was selected on the basis of class participation in "Dress Days" and the "Banner Contest," activities designed to help get students into the spirit of homecoming.

This year's overall Spirit Week winner was the Senior Class.

A breakdown of the Dress Days and Banner Contest winners is as follows:

Dress Days - Monday: "College/Pro T-Shirt Day," the Senior Class; Tuesday: "Wacky, Tacky Day," the Freshman Class; Wednesday: "Hero Day," the Freshman Class; Thursday: "Class Color Day," the Senior Class; and Fri- day: "Red Devil Spirit Day," the Senior Class.

Banner Contest - First Place: the Freshman Class, and Second Place: the Junior Class.

To top off the week, a Homecoming Dance was held in the school cafeteria following the game. During the course of the evening, Tony Wells was crowned Homecoming King, and Brandon Sparks, Homecoming Prince.

Spirit Week and the Homecoming Court were both sponsored by the LCHS Student Council.

In her comments, Dana Brennan, student council advisor, expressed her appreciation to all those who participated in the various homecoming activities and helped make the week a success. She extended a special thank-you to Tena's Jewelry & Gift Shop, Jason Crook, Jericho Florist, and Wrightway Innovations.