GHS Homecoming
Mackenzie Taylor Crowned Queen
From the Sep 30, 2025 e-Edition
GLEASON (September 26) — Gleason High School held its 2025 football Homecoming on Friday, September 26.
One of the highlights of the week’s events was the crowning of the Homecoming queen and her court.
Mackenzie Taylor, the daughter of Amanda and Sean Taylor, is the 2025 Homecoming Queen.
Mackenzie was escorted onto the football field by Bryce Pettit and Trey Mayo. She was accompanied by the 2025 flower girl, Everleigh Lindsey and crown bearer, Mills Hughes.
Zoe Healy, daughter of Kim Healy, was the freshman maid. She was escorted by Ashton Morgan and Wes Wainscott.
Brinley Lehmkuhl, daughter of Jenny and Kurt Lehmkuhl, was the sophomore maid. She was escorted by Drake Lehmkuhl and Brody Sanders.
Kenlee Jo Suddath, the daughter of Justin and Amber Suddath, was the junior maid. She was escorted by Noah Aeschbacher and Wylan Gustafson.
Karli Mercer, the daughter of Mandi Mercer, was the senior maid. She was escorted by Parker Morgan and Eli Barber.
The pre-game ceremony included the cheerleader squad of Drake Murray, Kaylee House, Hayley Roberts, Aniston Ross, Natalie Tidwell, Addison Aeschbacher, Brooklyn Hitchens, Emili Tillman, Sophie Beasley, Chloe Buie, Marley Crews, Lil-IT Geissler, and Shelby Mayo.
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