2023 Dexter Winter Homecoming Court

Callie Whitaker was crowned the 2023 Winter Homecoming Queen Friday evening at the Dexter Bearcat Event Center. She is the daughter of Melissa and Joe Whitaker. Pictured from left is second alternate Abriana Frazier, daughter of Crystal Gibson and Russ Gibson; Whitaker and first alternate Allison Turnbo, daughter of Holly and Jason Turnbo.

Whitaker and her escort Cole Gibson react when Whitaker is announced as the 2023 Winter Homecoming Queen.

She is the daughter of Melissa and Joe Whitaker. Pictured from left is second alternate Abriana Frazier, daughter of Crystal Gibson and Russ Gibson; Retiring Queen Jayci Holcumb, daughter of Ray and Heather Carrillo;  2023 Queen Callie Whitaker, daughter of Melissa and Joe Whitake and first alternate Allison Turnbo, daughter of Holly and Jason Turnbo.

The candidates and retiring queen before the ceremony.

The candidates before the ceremony.

Destiny Ahrens - Destiny is the senior daughter of Ronald and Tasha Ahrens. She is a member of Beta club, DECA, FBLA, varsity tennis, and National Honor Society. Her future plan is to attend Lee University and earn a degree in nursing. She was nominated by the wrestling team. Destiny's escort tonight is Chase Berry. Chase is the son of Chris Berry and Stephanie Ordway.

Abriana Frazier - Abriana is the senior daughter of Crystal Gibson and Russ Gibson. She is a member of varsity football cheer, the Kickin' Cats dance team, FBLA, FCCLA, Talent Search, and Pep Club. Her future plan is to attend SIU Carbondale to major in forensic psychology and minor in social work. She was nominated by the dance team. Escorting Abriana is Devin Turnbo. Devin is the son of Holly and Jason Turnbo.

Caitlin Giles - Caitlin is the senior daughter of Tripp and Laura Giles. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta, Top 10%, FBLA, FCCLA, Pep Club, HOSA, FCA, varsity volleyball, varsity girls basketball, and varsity track & field. Her future plan is to attend Ole Miss to study kinesiology and ultimately earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She was nominated by the boys' basketball team. Escorting Caitlin is Cole Nichols. Cole is the son of Rob and Christy Nichols.

Madison Glaus - Maddie is the senior daughter of David and Kara Glaus. She is a member of varsity girls basketball, varsity track, Beta, FBLA, FCA, Stuco, National Honor Society, Pep Club, and choir. Her future plan is to attend the University of Arkansas and major in political science. She then plans to attend law school. She was nominated by the girls' basketball team. Her escort is her brother, Ethan Glaus. Ethan is the son of David and Kara Glaus.

Lexi Holden - Lexi is the senior daughter of Andy and Amy Holden. She is a member of varsity basketball cheerleading, competitive cheer, FCCLA, FCA, and Pep Club. Her future plan is to attend Three Rivers College and pursue a degree in nursing. She was nominated by the basketball cheer team. Lexi's escort is Chris Stone. Chris is the son of Matt and Christin Stone.

Brooke Lasater - Brooke is the junior daughter of Tyler and April Lasater. She is a member of varsity volleyball, FCCLA, FBLA, Beta Club, Pep Club, and FCA. Her future plan is to attend a four-year university and decide her major at a later time. Brooke was nominated by the boys' basketball team. Her escort tonight is Truman Krapf. Truman is the son of Eric and Ginny Krapf.

Grace Sepulvado - Grace is the senior daughter of Jamie and Chip Sepulvado. Grace is a member of Beta, Stuco, Pep Club, FBLA, Chamber Choir, varsity basketball cheerleading, competitive cheerleading, and musical theatre. Her future plan is to attend Missouri State University and major in marketing. She was nominated by the basketball cheer team. Her escort is Delo Watson. Delo is the son of Rachel Strickland and Lee Watson.

Lily Simpson - Lily is the junior daughter of Dee and Randy Simpson. She is a member of FCCLA, Choir, and Beta Club. Her future plan is to attend Missouri State and major in Psychology. Lily was nominated by the wrestling team. Her escort is Eric Harmon. Eric is the son of Bruce and Karen Benthien.

Allison Turnbo - Allison is the junior daughter of Holly and Jason Turnbo. She is a member of girls basketball, track, FCCLA, Beta Club, FBLA, FCA, and Pep Club. Her future plan is to attend a four-year university and earn a degree in education. Allison was nominated by the girls' basketball team. Her escort is Ethan Zabelin. Ethan is the son of Shanan and Mark Zabelin.

Callie Whitaker - Callie is the senior daughter of Melissa and Joe Whitaker. She is a member of FCA, FCCLA, the dance team, varsity football cheer, and the DHS competitive cheer team. Her future plan is to attend Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School and pursue a career in cosmetology. She was nominated by the DHS dance team. Her escort is Cole Gibson. Cole is the son of Sarah and Nathan Gibson.

Crowning the  Winter Homecoming Queen was 2022 Homecoming Queen, Jayci Holcomb - Jayci is the senior daughter of Ray and Heather Carrillo. Jayci is a member of varsity basketball cheer, competitive cheer, Student Council, National Honor Society, FBLA, FCA, Beta Club, Pep Club, and DECA. Jayci's escort tonight is John Sepulvado. John is the son of Chip and Jamie and Sepulvado.