Addyson Black is Gleason High School Homecoming Queen
From the Oct 1, 2024 e-Edition
GLEASON (September 26) — Addyson Black was crowned the 2024 football Homecoming Queen during pre-game ceremonies at Gleason High School. Miss Black is the daughter of Michelle and Brian Black. She is the manager of the football team, a member of the basketball and softball teams, and a member of the Beta Club, G-Club and Student Council.
Football players Trey Mayo and Brody Sanders escorted her, accompanied by Ahmya Marie Cooper, the flower girl, and Beckham Strong Bennett, the crown bearer.
Members of the Homecoming Court were Brooklyn Hitches, a freshman and daughter of Lace and Dale Aeschbacher and Chas Hitchens. She is a Gleason cheerleader. Parker Morgan and Noah Aeschbacher escorted her.
Kenlee Jo Suddath is a sophomore and daughter of Amber and Justin Suddath. Kenlee is a cheerleader and member of the Beta Club, Student Council, FCA and Skills USA. Andrew Harrison and Bryce Pettit escorted her.
Karli Mercer, the daughter of Mandy Mercer, was the junior maid. She is a member of the Beta Club and the manager of the football team. Drake Lehmkuhl and Aiden Legens escorted her.
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