Bearcats Prepare for Homecoming 2011

Bearcats – students, alumni and fans – love tradition, especially during Homecoming Week. One of the most traditional and most anticipated moments of Bearcat Homecoming is the crowning of the Homecoming queen.

Ten young women have been nominated by five fall sports teams to be the 2011 Fall Homecoming Queen. The candidates will be presented and the queen crowned Friday evening at 6:30 p.m., during pre-game festivities before the Bearcat vs.  Caruthersville Tigers football game.

The ten young ladies include:

• Bethany Christian – Bethany is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Christian and is a junior. Bethany is a member of the Varsity Cheerleading squad, the Dance Team, Future Teachers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the DHS Student Council and Future Business Leaders of America. The Varsity Football Cheerleading team nominated Bethany.
• Morgan Cliff – Morgan is the daughter of Steve and Cherie Cliff and is a sophomore.  Morgan is a member of the Varsity Cheerleading team, the Dance Team, the Track Team, DHS Student Council, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Chamber Choir and the Dexter Show Choir. The Bearcat football team nominated Morgan.
• Kelsey Frederick – Kelsey is the daughter of Mary McFall and Michael Frederick and is a junior. Kelsey is a member of the Varsity Football Cheerleading squad, the DHS Student Council, Future Teachers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Chamber Choir and the Dexter Show Choir. The Varsity Football Cheerleading team nominated Kelsey.
• Katie Justice – Katie is the daughter of Kevin and Cindy Justice and is a sophomore. Katie is a member of the DHS Cross Country team. Katie was nominated by the Cross County Team.
• Jessica Lindsey – Jessica is the daughter of Elaina Lindsey and Kevin Lindsey and is a freshman. Jessica is a member of the Varsity Volleyball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, and the Rowdy Gals.  The Bearcat football team nominated Jessica.
• Malinda Mayo – Malinda is the daughter of Roger and Malisa Mayo and is a senior. Malinda is a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, is the president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, member of the Dexter Honor Society, the Speech and Debate team, the Cross County team. Chamber Choir and the Dexter Show Choir. Malinda was nominated by the Cross County Team.
• Erika Mouser – Erika is the daughter of Eric and Pam Mouser and is a senior. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, DECA, Varsity Volleyball team, and the Dexter Honor Society. The Volleyball team nominated Erika.
• Jessica Snider – Jessica is the daughter of Jeff and Debbie Snider and is a senior. Jessica is a member of the Tennis team, Dance team, Future Farmers of America, Future Teachers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DHS Student Council, Dexter Honor Society, and is the Senior Class president. The Tennis Team nominated Jessica.
• Kendra Stevenson – Kendra is the daughter of Keith and Kay Stevenson and is a sophomore. Kendra is a member of the tennis team, the softball team, the DHS Marching Bearcat Band, Jazz Cats, DHS Student Council, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The Tennis Team nominated Kendra.
• Lauren Ward – Lauren is the daughter of David and Joy Ward and is a senior.  Lauren is a member of the Varsity Volleyball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, the Dexter Honor Society, the Rowdy Gals, and the DHS Student Council. The Varsity Volleyball team nominated Lauren.

Photo Above: Candidates for the 2011 Fall Homecoming Queen were named last week. The  DHS fall sports teams nominated the candidates. Queen candidates include (from left) Lauren Ward, Katie Justice, Kelsey Frederick, Morgan Cliff, Erika Mouser, Malinda Mayo, Jessica Snider, Jessica Lindsay, Kendra Stevenson, and Bethany Christian (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)