The El Dorado High School Homecoming Court was introduced to EHS students at the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday Oct 25. This was followed by a homecoming parade that started at 4:30 p.m. and traveled along Main Street. The official introduction of the court was at 6:30 PM at Memorial Stadium after this, the homecoming football game kickoff was at 7 PM. The Wildcats played against West Memphis and won–ending the night 63-28.

This year’s court included 22 freshmen to senior students. Homecoming queen Kymora Dismuke was escorted by Cooper Henry, senior honor maid Clarabeth Black was escorted by AJ Gilmore, Senior honor maid Dayton Hammons was escorted by Evan Wilson, Senior maid Wilnesia Diamond was escorted by Jarondy Williams, Senior maid Layla Webb was escorted by Maddox Vincent, Junior maid Bestiny Chambers was escorted by Jerome Brown, Junior maid Zoe Edmonds was escorted by Khortlyn Rozier, Sophomore maid Janet Silva was escorted by Max Mobley, Sophomore maid Ava Davis was escorted by Eddie Moore, freshman maid Keona Candley was escorted by Will Newton and Graycn Darden was escorted by Justin Hammett.

The homecoming court is one of the most sought after positions during the school year–many students vying for the titles. The court is chosen by the student body as well.

Being Homecoming queen is one of the greatest accomplishments I have had,” Dismuke said. “I am very proud of being homecoming queen, it says a lot about how other people view me and my character.”

The homecoming queen is student selected by several voting periods and is highly celebrated when it is announced. Being awarded queen has different meaning to different students and the reasoning for voting can change between students.

“My peers voted for me because they know how I act towards everyone and that I try to do things the Wildcat Way,” Dismuke said.

A very anticipated part of the homecoming event is the attire. Students wear formal dresses and tuxedos. Dismuke’s gown was white, to signify her status as queen.

“I was kind of worried about how everything would come together in the end,” Dismuke said. “However, everything turned out great and the nerves were for nothing.”

Being homecoming queen is more than just being the star of the event. It is about being someone that other students look up to and admire.

“My advice for those who would like to try and be queen is to be kind to everyone,” Dismuke said. “Your peers don’t vote for you just because, they vote for you because they see the light that you bring and the attitude that you have towards others,” she said.

She recognizes the admiration she has from other students and accepts it with grace.

Dismuke said her favorite part of homecoming was the parade.

“It was so cute to see the younger girls look at me like I was a real Disney princess,” she said.