Dexter Winter Homecoming 2021

Friday, February 5, 2021

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Dexter celebrated its Winter Homecoming Friday evening prior to the varsity game against the Advance Hornets. One candidate, Rylee Boyer, was unable to attend due to quarantine protocol Rylee is the senior daughter of Mindy Edgar and Wade Boyer. She is a member of Beta and is a wrestling stat girl. Her future plan is to attend Three Rivers College and earn a degree in pre-optometry. She was nominated by the wrestling team. Rylee’s escort would have been Diego McCormick. Diego is the son of Jessica Frazier and Jason McCormick.

Dexter senior Bronwen Young (center) was crowned the 2021 Winter Homecoming Queen. From left in first alternate is senior Kyla Propst, Young and second alternate senior Karlee Keirsey.
Bronwen Young - Bronwen is the senior daughter of Josh and Jessica Young. She is a member of varsity football cheerleading, DHS marching band, Beta, National Honor Society, Top 10% and is a wrestling stat girl. Her future plan is to attend Louisiana State University and get her bachelorÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s degree in nursing. She was nominated by the wrestling team. Her escort is her brother, Ryan Young. Ryan is the son of Josh and Jessica Young.
Hannah Pyles - Hannah is the senior daughter of Amy and Jay Pyles. She is a member of the Kickin' Cats dance team, the softball team, Beta, National Honor Society, FBLA, HOSA, DECA and FCA. Her future plan is to attend Ole Miss to major in nursing and minor in Spanish. Hannah was nominated by the dance team. Her escort is Jacob Medler. Jacob is the son of Ashlee and Ryan Medler.
Tristin Pullum - Tristin is the senior daughter of Tyler Pullum and Natasha and Jason Fornkohl. She is a member of DHS pep club, FBLA, chamber choir, football cheerleading, dance team and track. Her future plan is to attend SEMO and become a child life specialist. Tristin was nominated by the Kickin' Cats dance team. Her escort is Riley Slusher. Riley is the son of Jeff and Regina Slusher.
Kyla Propst - Kyla is the senior daughter of Darrin and Molly Propst. Kyla is a member of varsity tennis, basketball cheerleading, student council, National Beta Club, and DHS pep club. Her future plan is to attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in elementary education. She was nominated by the cheerleading team. Her escort is Jackson Allen. Jackson is the son of Chad and Jill Allen.
Andie Kruse - Andie is the junior daughter of Scott and Kerri Kruse. She is a member of varsity volleyball, varsity basketball cheer, Student Council, National Beta Club, FCCLA, FCA. pep club, chamber choir and the theatre program. Her future plan is to attend a four-year university. Andie was nominated by the cheerleading team. Her escort is Dylan Sitze. Dylan is the son of Eric and Delisa Sitze.
Karlee Keirsey - Karlee is the senior daughter of Keith and Donna Keirsey. She is a member of the girls basketball team and FCCLA. Her future plan is to attend college at Southeast Missouri State University. She was nominated by the girls basketball team. KarleeÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s escort is Carter Pennington. Carter is the son of Melissa and Tony Pennington.
Madelyn Haynes - Madelyn is the senior daughter of Carrie and David Haynes. She is a member of Beta, FCA, track and chamber choir. Her future plan is to attend SEMO and get a degree in psychology. She was nominated by the boys basketball team. Her escort is Carter Dorton. Carter is the son of Brett and Christy Dorton.
Mikayla Dodson - Mikayla is the senior daughter of Michael and Jennifer Dodson. She is a member of varsity volleyball, varsity basketball, Beta club, and DHS pep club. Her future plan is to attend college at Southeast Missouri State University. She was nominated by the girls basketball team. Escorting Mikayla is Andrew Ellinghouse. Andrew is the son of Dave and Amy Ellinghouse.
Bailey Chamberlain. Bailey is the senior daughter of Amie and Kris Chamberlain. She is a member of HOSA, varsity volleyball, National Honor Society, and National Beta Club. Her future plan is to attend College of the Ozarks and continue a volleyball career. She was nominated by the boys basketball team. Her escort is Ryder Boles. Ryder is the son of Eric and Kristi Boles.
Crowning the queen was 2020 first alternate Alexa Werneck - Alexa is the 19-year-old daughter of Chad and Amber Werneck. Alexa graduated in May of 2020 and is currently majoring in occupational therapy at Southeast Missouri State University. Alexa's escort is Maddox Miller. Maddox is the son of Gavin and Kristin Miller.