By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor

Much of Homecoming for any Bearcat has to do with tradition, and one of the most iconic elements of Bearcat Homecoming is the crowning of the Fall Homecoming Queen. There is a seemingly timeless tradition of Homecoming Queens and her Courts at Dexter High School.

That tradition continued Friday evening with the presentation of the 2011 Homecoming Queen Court. Two candidates selected from five fall sports and activity teams – football, volleyball, tennis, cross-country and fall cheer teams - were nominated for the Homecoming Court.

Crowned Homecoming Queen 2011 was Lauren Ward. She received her crown from 2010 Homecoming Queen and DHS alumni Madison Pixley.

Lauren is a senior at DHS and is the daughter of David and Joy Ward. She is a member of the DHS Varsity Volleyball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, Dexter Honor Society, the Rowdy Gals and the DHS Student Council.

The volleyball team nominated Lauren.

Lauren’s Homecoming Court included Jessica Snider, first alternate,  and Erika Mouser, second alternate.

Homecoming Queen candidates also included Bethany Christian, Morgan Cliff, Kelsey Frederick, Katie Justice, Jessica Lindsey, Malinda Mayo and Kendra Stevenson.

The Homecoming Court was presented and the queen crowned in pre-game festivities prior to the kick-off of the Bearcats Homecoming victory over the Caruthersville Tigers Friday evening on Bearcat Field at Charles Bland Stadium on the DHS campus.

Photo Above: The 2011 Fall Homecoming Queen is Miss Lauren Ward (center). Her court includes Jessica Snider (left) and Erika Mouser (right). (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)

Homecoming Queen 2011