Crane Homecoming Candidates Announced

​January 30, 2020

Crane High School’s homecoming is Friday, January 31. The theme this year is “A Voyage Under the Sea.” 


Crane will host the Blue Eye Bulldogs for their homecoming games, starting at 6 p.m. 


The new queen will be crowned between the JV and Varsity games

Candidates

Senior Maddy Swearingen is the daughter of Doug and Robin Swearingen, of Jenkins. Maddy is an active member of FCA, NHS and is the editor of the Yearbook. Maddy plans on continuing her education to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Development. Maddy is being escorted by Senior Jacob Woodward. Jacob is the son of Dustin and Sarah Woodward, of Crane.

Junior Celsie Killman is the daughter of Clint and Brandy Killman, of Galena. Celsie is an active member of softball, volleyball, and basketball. Celsie has not yet decided on any plans, but she wants to either be a physical therapist or a marine biologist. Celsie is being escorted by Senior Wesley Branstetter. Wesley is the son of Dusty and Brandi Branstetter, of Crane.

Basketball Candidate, freshman Zoe Reel, is the daughter of Doug and Tena Reel, of Crane. Zoe is an active participant in Volleyball, Basketball, and Club Volleyball and Track. Zoe is also a member of FBLA, FCA and TARS. Zoe plans to attend a four-year college and major in dermatology. Zoe is being escorted by senior Lucas Bentley. Lucas is the son of Kyle and Barbara Bentley, of Crane.

Sophomore Lauren Akin is the daughter of Candis and Dan Akin, of Crane. Lauren is an active participant in softball, basketball, cross country, JAG and Student Council. Lauren plans on traveling as much as possible and major in having fun. Lauren is being escorted by Freshman Aidan Vaught. Aidan is the son of Luke and Whitney Vaught, of Crane.

Freshman Malynn Moreland is the daughter of Jackie and Stacey Bailie, of Crane, and Jeremy and Lauren Moreland, of Crane. Malynn is an active participant in softball, volleyball and basketball. Malynn is also a member of FBLA, StuCo and TARS. Malynn is currently undecided on a career path, but she will be attending a four-year university. Malynn is being escorted by Freshman Taylor Calzeretta. Taylor is the son of Ray and Sidney Calzaretta, of Cape Fair.

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The flower girl is Braylin McCullough, the daughter of Luke and Shawna McCullough, of Crane. Braylin’s extracurricular activities include playing and working with her farm animals, riding her bike, doing crafts, and playing school. Braylin plans on being a teacher or veterinarian when she grows up.


Crown bearer is Jax Glossip, the son of Josh and Kayla Glossip, of Crane. His extracurricular activities include: Basketball, baseball, hunting, and fishing. Jax plans on becoming a competitive basketball coach.


The new queen will be crowned during intermission between the JV and Varsity games by our 2019 Homecoming Queen, Miss Journey Spyres. Journey is the daughter of Heather Spyres and Darreck Sorrell, of Crane. She is currently attending Ozarks Technical Community College majoring in Environmental Science. She hopes to one day become an Environmental Biologist. She is being escorted by senior Tyler Campbell, great-grandson of Ron and Jan Stevens, of Crane.