Gleason Junior High Celebrates Homecoming
From the Oct 7, 2025 e-Edition
GLEASON (October 2) — Gleason Junior High School celebrated its 2025 Homecoming on Thursday, October 2. During pre-game activities, the Homecoming Court, cheerleaders, and their escort football players were introduced.
Miss Creedence Bell, daughter of Michael Bell and the late Brandy Bell, is the sixth- grade maid..
Creedence’s escorts were 8th graders, Joey Vargas and Jordan Irvin. Joey, #12, is the son of Erica and Lamont Treadway. Jordan, #62, is the son of Gary and Jasmine Irvin.
Miss Isabella Tolleson, daughter of Ashley and Cameron Tolleson and Melissa and Nick Davis, is the 2025 seventh-grade maid.
Bella’s escorts were 8th graders, Hayden Roberts and Cayne Austin. Hayden, #57, is the son of Nolan and Katirina Roberts. Cayne, #1, is the son of Devon Ellis.
Miss Allie Adams, daughter of Misty Azbill and Steven Adams, is the 2025 eighth-grade maid.
Allie’s escorts were 8th graders, Kaylor Pineda and Knoxx Bennett. Kaylor, #22, is the son of Neddie and Christy Pineda. Knoxx, #55, is the son of Ron and Paige Bennett.
Queen Miss Presley Grace Scott. Presley is the daughter of Michael and Erica Scott. Presley was being escorted this evening by 8th graders Sawyer Lampkins and Grant Pinkston. Sawyer, #9, is the son of Noah and Lesley Lampkins. Grant, #10, is the son of Tyler and Gina Pinkston.
The 2025 flower girl was Miss Ruth Brown Henderson, daughter of Zeke and Kaitlyn Henderson.
The 2025 crown bearer was Mr. Brandt Thomas Pettit, son of Eric and Jennifer Pettit.
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