Pate is McKenzie High School Homecoming Queen
From the Feb 11, 2025 e-Edition
McKENZIE (February 7) — Senior Sophie Pate was crowned McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday during pregame festivities.
Pate is the daughter of Chandra Pate and Joel and Amanda Pate.
She was escorted by senior Landyn Smith, son of Kendall Smith and grandson of Larry Joe and Tiffany Smith.
Other members of the Homecoming royalty included:
• Senior Kyla Beveridge, daughter of Keith and Melissa Beveridge, escorted by senior Tate Surber, son of Tommy and Meredith Surber.
• Senior Brooklin Hudgins, daughter of Cari Hudgins, escorted by senior Carter Kee, son of Josh and Courtney Kee.
• Senior Jacey Pinson, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Pinson, escorted by senior Landon Brown, son of Allen and Tonya Brown.
• Senior Emma Smith, daughter of John and Irina Smith, escorted by senior Craegen Travis, son of Jennifer Travis and Brian Travis.
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