Dexter High School held its 2024 Winter Homecoming coronation on Friday, January 19th at the Bearcat Event Center.  The boys basketball team hosted the New Madrid County Central Eagles.

Emerson Dorton was nominated by the Basketball Cheer Squad and is a senior at Dexter High School.

She is the daughter of Brett and Christy Dorton.

Emma is a member of Student Council, Pep Club, Sr. Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, varsity Tennis Team, varsity Basketball Cheer, and Track & Field Team.

Her future plans after graduation are to attend Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, AR and possibly major in Sports Media.

She is escorted by her cousin, Ethan Zabelin.

Ethan is also a senior at Dexter High School and is the son of Mark and Shanan Zabelin.

He is a member of Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Basketball Team, and Golf Team.

When asked to describe Emma in three words, he said, "My Awesome Cousin!"