By: Amelia Landers, Editor
Last week was a fun-filled week as OGHS celebrated Homecoming with the theme “Warriors Around the World.” Students roamed the halls in a host of zany costumes as they dressed each day to show their school spirit.
The week culminated in a much anticipated football game. After two weeks off the Warriors were back in form as they decimated the Wingfield Falcons. It was great to have several players back from the injured list. Pregame began with the presentation of this year’s homecoming court. The court is comprised of two maids and escorts in 9th grade through 11th grade and five maids and escorts from the senior class. In addition, the football team selects two football sweethearts and the coaches select players to serve as their escorts.
Freshman maids were Amber Pineda and Chloe Sanders along with escorts Blake Crawford and Jonathan McNair. Sophomore maids were Kay Kay Hypolite and Olivia Shook. They were escorted by Trey Barnes and Usef Lowe. Junior maids were Anne Morgan Banquer and Sydney Massengale. Their escorts were Brian Bullard and Steven Wild. Football sweethearts were Rachel Weldy and Constance Crockett. They were escorted by team members Josh McCauley and DeVante Thompson. The senior maids were Blair Jackson, Anne Caroline Lovitt, Kayla Purvis, Shelby Sims and Christine Tran. They were escorted by Antonnio Benton, Bilbo Lampton, Logan Little, Steve McNair, and Justin Tuck.
Blair Jackson was selected by the OGHS student body as the 2010 Homecoming Queen. She was escorted by Antonnio Benton. Benton is a member of DECA, Beta, Student Council, Red Cross, Key Club, Track, and the varsity basketball team.
“It is such an honor to be named Oak Grove High School’s Homecoming Queen and I thank the student body for voting for me,” said Jackson.
Jackson is well known at school where she currently serves as President of the OGHS Student Body. During her junior year she served as class president. Blair is active in several clubs and is a member of the high school Centerstage show choir and concert choir. Currently serving as Lamar County’s Junior Miss, Jackson was awarded the Beth Finch Has-Been Association “Spirit of Junior Miss” at the state competition in July. During these competitions Jackson performed an Italian aria for her talent.
Jackson is the daughter of Robert and Charlotte Jackson, an Oak Grove High School Engligh teacher. After graduation Blair plans to continue her education at The University of Mississippi.
