Krewson crowned Gravette homecoming queen

GRAVETTE — Three seniors from Gravette High School were escorted onto the field at Lion Stadium, each with hopes of being crowned homecoming queen for the 2016 homecoming ceremonies.

Following the procession of maids and their escorts from each class at Gravette High School and following the six kindergarten mascots, seniors Zoe Betz, Alex Krewson and Halle Webb were escorted onto the field by football players Cody Sullins, Bret Callahan, Dylan Gruver, Brandon Ballard, Mason Martinez and Kilby Roberts.

Then came the announcement. The 2016 Gravette homecoming queen is … Alex Krewson. She was crowned by her escorts, Bret Callahan and Cody Sullins, and they gave her a ceremonial kiss on the cheek.

Then it was time for photos, hugs and congratulations from fellow students, family members and friends.

The homecoming court this year included: freshman maid Madelyn Obert, sophomore maid Amanda Duncan, junior maid Darlene McVay, senior maid Micah Wallace, queen Alex Krewson, queen candidate Zoe Betz, queen candidate Halle Webb, senior maid Abbi Krewson, junior maid Lilly Howard, sophomore maid Hannah Cole, freshman maid Cally Kildow, Drew Hendren, Cody Sullins, Bret Callahan, Dylan Gruver, Brandon Ballard, Mason Martinez, Kilby Roberts, Hunter Deaton, Austin O’Brien, Dalton Bass, Colten Grimes, Aaron Campbell, Chris Childress, Kenton Tajchman. Max Stilbauger, Bella Hartman, Easton Crane, Paisley Crane, Jasper Schaffer and Molly Flynt were the homecoming mascots at this year’s ceremonies.

Photo by Randy Moll Bret Callahan and Cody Sullins give a ceremonial kiss to Alex Krewson after she was crowned homecoming queen at Gravette High School homecoming ceremonies in Lion Stadium on Oct. 21.

Photo by Randy Moll Senior Zoe Betz was escorted by Dylan Gruver and Brandon Ballard at Gravette High School homecoming ceremonies in Lion Stadium on Oct. 21.

Photo by Randy Moll Senior Halle Webb was escorted by Kilby Roberts and Mason Martinez at Gravette High School homecoming ceremonies in Lion Stadium on Oct. 21.

Photo by Randy Moll Bret Callahan places the queen’s crown on the head of Alex Krewson at Gravette High School homecoming ceremonies in Lion Stadium on Oct. 21.